BETHANY

NAME: Bethany
COUNTY: Manatee
ROADS: 2WD
GRID: 4
CLIMATE: Hot in the Summer
BEST TIME TO VISIT: Anytime
COMMENTS: Scattered residences and farms. The site is at the corner of SR 64 and Verna Bethany Road
REMAINS: Bethany Church & Cemetary, Stewart Cemetary
Bethany was once called O'Riley. Then is was Riley. The only landmark left of the small community is the Old Bethany Baptist Church preserved next to the more modern structure. Submitted by: Mike Woodfin Information courtesy of Melissa Brewer, whose copyrighted work appears on Manatee GenWeb, www.rootsweb.com/~flmanate.


Bethany Church
Michael Woodfin


Bethany Cemetery
Michael Woodfin


Historical Marker
Michael Woodfin

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