Downtown in Dayton in Montgomery County, Ohio — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Dayton’s First Church Bell
Photographed By Rev. Ronald Irick, June 28, 2016
1. Dayton’s First Church Bell Marker
Cast in Cincinnati in 1846, this 1,600 pound bell was taken from the First Presbyterian Church building which stood at the northwest corner of Second and Ludlow Streets. It was dedicated December 1, 1974 at special ceremonies commemorating the 175th anniversary of the founding in 1799 of Dayton’s first church which was located at the northeast corner of Third and Main Streets.
Acknowledgements
Presented in memory of the founding of Dayton’s first church to the Montgomery County Historical Society and the people of Montgomery County by Mr. Thomas G. Stoltz and the members of Westminster Presbyterian Church
Erected 1974 by Westminster Presbyterian Church.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Churches & Religion • Communications • Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the Historic Bells series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1846.
Location. 39° 45.595′ N, 84° 11.533′ W. Marker is in Dayton, Ohio, in Montgomery County. It is in Downtown. Marker is at the intersection of Main Street (Ohio Route 48) and Third Street, on the right when traveling south on Main Street. Marker is at the Old Courthouse, downtown Dayton. Touch for map.
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. "Justitiae Dedicata" (here, next to this marker); Lincoln Takes a Stand (a few steps from this marker); “Remember the Promises You Made in the Attic” (a few steps from this marker); Abraham Lincoln (a few steps from this marker); Montgomery County Civil War Cannon (within shouting distance of this marker); Roman Column (within shouting distance of this marker); Harry S. Truman (within shouting distance of this marker); The Fountain Of Presidents (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Dayton.
Photographed By Rev. Ronald Irick, June 28, 2016
2. Dayton’s First Church Bell Marker
Photographed By Rev. Ronald Irick, June 28, 2016
3. Dayton’s First Church Bell Marker
Full view of the bell, looking north, with the first plaque visible
Photographed By Rev. Ronald Irick, June 28, 2016
4. Dayton’s First Church Bell Marker
Marker as seen from a distance, with the second plaque in view
Photographed By Rev. Ronald Irick, June 28, 2016
5. Dayton’s First Church Bell Marker
Lettering on the bell
Photographed By Craig Doda, June 2, 2022
6. Dayton’s First Church Bell Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on February 4, 2023. It was originally submitted on July 25, 2016, by Rev. Ronald Irick of West Liberty, Ohio. This page has been viewed 357 times since then and 16 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on July 25, 2016, by Rev. Ronald Irick of West Liberty, Ohio. 6. submitted on June 5, 2022, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
