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Beekman United Methodist
Church
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City
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Bastrop
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Address
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15097 Lum
Day Rd.
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2003 Membership
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32
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Date Founded
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1908
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Humphrey’s Chapel was organized
by H.G. Roberts and T.S. Randle on August 16, 1908. When the highway
was later relocated, the church was also moved. Land for the new
location (including the two cemeteries) was given to the church by the
Crossett Lumber Company. Though Crossett was bought out by Georgia-Pacific,
the gift is valid as long as a church operates on the property.
The congregation re-organized
under the name Beekman Methodist Church on November 1, 1937. A parsonage
was built on Cox St. for Beekman and Memorial. When charges were
separated, Memorial bought out the Beekman’s share of the parsonage. |
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How to Get There:
Take
Hwy 425 north out of Bastrop. After the Hwy 140 intersection on the
right, go 5 miles north on Hwy 425 (Crossett Rd.) and turn left on Hwy
142 (still Crossett Rd.). After 2.1 miles the church will be on the
left past the tracks. The cemetery is down the road on the right
of the church. |
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