Bethlehem Progressive Baptist Church

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Bethlehem Progressive Baptist Church was a historic church founded for African Americans in Brooksville, Florida. It was built in 1861 at 661 South Brooksville Avenue. Fort Taylor Cemetery served the community. The church's historical site is a stop on the Florida Black Heritage Trail. [1] Bethlehem Baptist Church is now at the site.

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  1. Bethlehem Progressive Baptist Church Archived February 22, 2014, at the Wayback Machine Visit Florida]

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