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Bettie Methodist Church

Bettie, Upshur County

Marker Text

This congregation was organized and a sanctuary built at this site in 1892 principally through the efforts of brothers Jeff and Hillard Parish. According to local tradition, the sanctuary (one of the first buildings in Bettie) probably replaced the abandoned or disbanded Parish Chapel Methodist Church which was located about two miles west of here. In addition to religious services, the community's first school and popular singing and music lessons were held in the sanctuary for several decades after its completion. This congregation continues to serve the community.

Marker Details

Address
Location Description FM 2088, Bettie, 6 mi. north of Gilmer
Marker # 11300
Dedicated 1993
Size, Type 18" x 28"
Code churches; Methodist (Methodist Episcopal and United Methodist) denomination
Latitude, Longitude 32.809605, -94.9605

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