Bethel celebrates its bicentennial

By CHRISTOPHER ESING

  • Bethel United Methodist Church is celebrating its bicentennial. Believed to be the oldest church in Columbia County, the church moved to its current location in 1855 after first situated on the banks of Alligator Lake. (COURTESY)
    Bethel United Methodist Church is celebrating its bicentennial. Believed to be the oldest church in Columbia County, the church moved to its current location in 1855 after first situated on the banks of Alligator Lake. (COURTESY)
Bethel United Methodist is believed to be the oldest church in Columbia County having been first organized in 1823. The church is holding its bicentennial celebration today, beginning at 11 a.m. at…

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