Bethel Baptist Church in Dawson County

It was established in 1841 in what was then Lumpkin County. In 1848, the current property of 40 acres was purchased and a log church constructed. At some point the log church was replaced by a frame structure as membership grew. In 1909 a committee voted to build the third church on the site and it was dedicated the next year. A fire destroyed the building and in 1920, the current sanctuary was constructed. Over the years it has been expanded and even moved back from the road when it was paved.
Andy Sarge