Fayette County Genealogy Project

Bethel Church of Christ Cemetery - Lower Tyrone Twp.

Directions: From the intersection of Rt 119 and Crawford Avenue in Connellsville go north on Rt 119 for 0.9 miles. Turn left on Pittsburgh Street Extension. Go 1.1 miles and turn left on Broadford Road. Go 0.9 miles and turn left on Hickory Square Road. Go 1.2 miles and continue right on Hickory Square Road. Go 1.3 miles and turn right on SR 819. Go 0.7 miles and turn left on Bethel Church Road. Go 0.4 miles and the cemetery is in the trees on the right.

GPS Location:

40.06661 N

79.64444 W

Transcribed from tombstones by Ken O'Neal

The large stone at the cemetery entrance reads:

"This tablet marks the site of the Bethel Church of Christ. First built of stone 1845, rebuilt of frame 1880, removed 1928. Congregation organized May 9, 1845, the last service held here Nov. 20, 1921."