Bethany Baptist Church was chartered on September 8, 1828. The six charter members were James Garrett, Levin Collins, Uriah Jones, Lucy Garrett, Catherine Simmons and Mary Jones. The first pastor was John W. Cooper, who served from 1828 to 1847. By August 7, 1836 there were 73 members. On February 7, 1847 they had baptized…
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Gift Store
To support the restoration of the Pine Mountain Train Mural (see above), please make a donation here of $150.00. In return you will recieve a beautifully matted illustration of the mural by the original artists, Ans Steenmeijer and John Christian . You can either purchase the print at the Pine Mountain Visitors Center or make a…
Harris County Cooks in the 1940s
The 1940s in Harris County was a time of big change in cooking. During World War II food was rationed. Many foods were sent overseas to our soldiers. Other foods relied on transportation for distribution to local stores and with gas rationing they were delivered erratically or not at all. The Office of Price Administration distributed rationing stamps for…
Harris County Ladies Luncheon
The Harris County ladies luncheon started around 1977. Edna and Mary Fort, along with Frances Mobley, decided it would be fun to meet for lunch, and were soon joined by other ladies. The earliest ladies included: Laura Williams, Chic Walton, Mary Williams, Mary Fuss, Lucille Bauer, Lyra McMichael, Nancy Crye, Jennie Mae Sivell, Mildred Cooksey…
Chipley Historical Center 