First Church Bell Marker

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Canadian in Hemphill County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)

First Church Bell

By Bill Kirchner, May 2, 2012

1. First Church Bell Marker

Inscription. Bought in 1890 and placed in old Presbyterian Church, used by several faiths. Was first church bell in Canadian, Hemphill County.

Congregation held suppers and other projects to repay bank loan on bell.

Later bell was moved to new Presbyterian Church and still is used today.

Erected 1967 by State Historical Survey Committee. (Marker Number 1721.)

Location. 35° 54.681′ N, 100° 22.908′ W. Marker is in Canadian, Texas, in Hemphill County. Marker is at the intersection of East Purcell Avenue and South 6th Street, on the left when traveling east on East Purcell Avenue. Click for map. Marker is in this post office area: Canadian TX 79014, United States of America.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. First Baptist Church of Canadian (about 400 feet away, in a direct line); W.C.T.U. Building (about 500 feet away); R. Dick Bussell (about 700 feet away); John Hemphill (about 700 feet away); Mary B. Isaacs (approx. 0.2 miles away); The Former Canadian Hospital (approx. 0.2 miles away); First National Bank of Canadian (approx. 0.3 miles away); Moody Hotel (approx. 0.3 miles away). Click for a list of all markers in Canadian.

By Bill Kirchner, May 2, 2012

2. First Church Bell Marker

By Bill Kirchner, May 2, 2012

3. First Church Bell Marker

Credits. This page originally submitted on May 28, 2012, by Bill Kirchner of Tucson, Arizona. This page has been viewed 93 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on May 28, 2012, by Bill Kirchner of Tucson, Arizona. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.