Marathon in Cortland County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

First Baptist Church Bell

Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., March 11, 2019

1. First Baptist Church Bell Marker

Inscription.

Presented to
the First Baptist Church
of
Marathon village,
by
Mrs. D. E. Whitmore,
April 23-1901.
————————————
The Carillon of Bells
is dedicated to
the Glory of God
and in loving memory of
Gladys L. Albro
by her husband
Harris Albro
1973

Erected 1901 by Mrs. D. E. Whitmore.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Churches & Religion • Communications • Man-Made Features. In addition, it is included in the Historic Bells series list. A significant day of the year for for this entry is April 23.

Location. 42° 26.489′ N, 76° 2.017′ W. Marker is in Marathon, New York, in Cortland County. Marker is on Main Street (New York State Route 221) west of Cortland Street/Broome Street (U.S. 11), on the right when traveling west. Marker and bell are on the First Baptist Church grounds. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 5 Park Street, Marathon NY 13803, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Vietnam War Memorial (a few steps from this marker); War Memorial (a few steps from this marker); Civil War Memorial (a few steps from this marker);

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Dr. Japheth Hunt (within shouting distance of this marker); Peck Library (within shouting distance of this marker); Flag Pole (within shouting distance of this marker); A.C. Baker & Son (within shouting distance of this marker); Hulbert's Block (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Marathon.

Also see . . . First Baptist Church, Marathon NY. (Submitted on March 11, 2019, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)

First Baptist Church Bell Carillon Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., March 11, 2019

2. First Baptist Church Bell Carillon Marker

Marker is below the bell

First Baptist Church and Bell image. Click for full size.

Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., March 11, 2019

3. First Baptist Church and Bell

Credits. This page was last revised on March 11, 2019. It was originally submitted on March 11, 2019, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 198 times since then and 10 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on March 11, 2019, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.