Old Section

ID: 3023 ~ Source: Library of Congress Prints and Photographs Division ~ Creator: Historic American Buildings Survey ~ Date: 1975
This file appears in: Bethel AME (Richmond)
Old Section
Public Access

View of ‘Old Section’, including pulpit, pews, and main interior.

This file appears in: Bethel AME (Richmond)

By Preston Reynolds
Founded in 1836 by traveling Bishop William Paul Quinn, Bethel Richmond’s Church has served the community for almost two centuries. Early church leaders include Cornelius Overman and George Black. After receiving a lot from Gardner Mendenhall, Quinn…