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Bethel Baptist Church at McKinley, AL (established 1821, listed on the ARLH)

Churches and Cemeteries, Historic Markers & Memorials | McKinley in Marengo County  

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This church is located on Marengo CR 63 approximately 0.2 miles north of the junction of CR 63 & CR 38 and approximately 8 miles NE of Thomaston, AL in the community of McKinley (GPS coordinates 32.300342, -87.540733). Below are details about this church that are provided on a historical marker located in front of the church.

Text on marker:

“BETHEL BAPTIST CHURCH & CEMETERY – Constituted June 6, 1821 from the fruits of labor of the venerable Solomon Perkins., For four years after their constitution they enjoyed almost a continual revival. Home of Miss Willie Kelly, a missionary to China from 1894 to 1936. This church was deemed a significant land mark and added to the Register of Alabama Landmarks and Heritage on April 11, 1984.”

Date of Photographs: January 29, 2016.

Tags: alabama, baptist, black belt, cemetery, church, marengo county, mckinley

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Welcome to rural southwest Alabama. This website is dedicated to twelve counties located in rural southwest Alabama which includes a large portion of Alabama’s Black Belt area. This region is known for its rich and diverse heritage, historic homes and churches, and natural beauty. This website contains details about historic and interesting places that you will find in this area of Alabama.

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