Olton in Lamb County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Olton's Union Church Bell
Photographed By Bill Kirchner, June 7, 2017
1. Olton's Union Church Bell Marker
Inscription.
Olton's Union Church Bell. . When the Soash Land Company founded Olton in 1908, lots were provided for a school, church and bank. Residents of the new town erected a Union church for all denominations about 1909. Soon afterward, they purchased this 950-pound steel bell. Its tones called worshipers from miles around. In 1928, a tornado destroyed the bell tower. The Methodist congregation bought the bell and moved it to a new building at 10th and Avenue E in 1934. In 1958 they sold the property and bell to the Church of the Nazarene.
When the Soash Land Company founded Olton in 1908, lots were provided for a school, church and bank. Residents of the new town erected a Union church for all denominations about 1909. Soon afterward, they purchased this 950-pound steel bell. Its tones called worshipers from miles around. In 1928, a tornado destroyed the bell tower. The Methodist congregation bought the bell and moved it to a new building at 10th and Avenue E in 1934. In 1958 they sold the property and bell to the Church of the Nazarene.
Erected 1978 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 3858.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Churches & Religion. In addition, it is included in the Historic Bells series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1908.
Location. 34° 10.908′ N, 102° 8.087′ W. Marker is in Olton, Texas, in Lamb County. Marker is on South Main Avenue south of 7th Street, on the left when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Olton TX 79064, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Credits. This page was last revised on June 17, 2017. It was originally submitted on June 17, 2017, by Bill Kirchner of Tucson, Arizona. This page has been viewed 228 times since then and 28 times this year. Photos:1, 2, 3. submitted on June 17, 2017, by Bill Kirchner of Tucson, Arizona.
