This church (c. 1894) was organized by Antey Graham, Beney Graham, Samuel Graham, Will Hill, and Ben Wilson. The first sanctuary, a frame building, was built about 1913 and located near what is now S.C. Hwy. 90, it was later on Burroughs Road. In 1943 the old sanctuary was moved to this site by a team of mules. Today it stands as a congregation center for locals and passerbys holding rich history and strong faith.
Churches
New Bethel Baptist Church
Being one of the historic parishes that offered a place to worship to African Americans during the time when no other place did, New Bethel Missionary Baptist Church still is in operation today providing services.
Little Bethel
Little Bethel is also known as Bethel African Methodist Episcopal Church Cemetery and serves as a resting place for many of the local’s ancestors. There are over 146 memorials there.
Cedar Grove Plantation Chapel
As it served as a ministry to slaves on rice plantations, Cedar Grove Plantation stands today as a reminder of one of the 13 churches to still exist and current house of congregation to many. Visitors may view its Gothic style and beautiful design.
Brookgreen Charge
Brown Chapel, Heaven’s Gate, St. James
With all being related churches to one another, the Brookgreen Charge is a unit of Methodist churches within the Myrtle Beach and Murrell Inlet areas. Led overall by Rev. Deborah Patterson, each church is located and welcome to all, each providing its own flare and personality, as well as respective service times.
Bethesda Baptist Church and Bethesda Cemetery
In the past down ownership, Bethesda Baptist was first adopted shortly after the Civil War. Since then, it has been a place of worship and history. This site is also a part of the Gullah Geechee Historic Corridor and can be visited during the off and on times of congregation.