In 1850, people of this area decided to build a church where the Word of God could be preached and expounded. Burr and Emsey Glascock donated the land and were the main leaders, and private donations from the community were a large factor in accomplishing the work. After the Civil War, the church needed extensive repair because troops of both armies had used it as a hospital and horse stable. Bethel, meaning “House of God,” has faithfully served as a meeting place for all people, and in October 1977 the church was moved to its present site, where it is still loved by all who worship there.