Bethesda Baptist Church in Greene County

It was founded in 1785 by settlers coming into the area after the Revolutionary War and the church was known as Whatley's Mill until 1817. In those early days they posted guards outside the door and the members had their guns during services to fend off Indians who were still raiding in the area. It was decided to build a new larger brick church and the new church as dedicated in 1818. The bricks were made on site in Kilns and the name was changed to Bethesda. The church was the second brick church in the state and still stand and services are still held. 
Andy Sarge