Ocean City in Cape May County, New Jersey — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Ocean City Tabernacle
Tower and Bells
Photographed by Larry Gertner, April 2012
1. Ocean City Tabernacle Marker
The tower and bells were dedicated to the glory of God on June 14, 1998.
In 1893 the federal government commissioned a set of thirteen bells to provide the music for a celebration commemorating the 100th anniversary of the laying of the cornerstone of the United States Capital. Each of the bells represented one of the thirteen colonies.
Following their use in Washington, D.C. the bells were purchased by George Holl and given to Camdens First M.E. Church in memory of his parents, J. George and Catherine Holl.
Eventually the church closed and Cooper Hospital, located across the street, bought the property. So their full glory and beautiful tones could be restored, the hospital board made a gift of the bells to the Ocean City Tabernacle. Through the generosity of many friends of the Tabernacle, the bells have been restored by the Verdin Bell Company in Cincinnati.
Erected 1998.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Religion & Religious Structures. In addition, it is included in the Historic Bells series list. A significant historical date for this entry is June 14, 1998.
Location. 39° 16.917′ N, 74° 34.25′ W.
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Regionally, this marker is on New Jersey’s Jersey Shore. It is also in the American Northeast and in the Mid-Atlantic. Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region, North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Netherland and also one of the original Thirteen Colonies.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: A different marker also named Ocean City Tabernacle (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Ocean City War Memorial (about 400 feet away); U.S.S. Arizona Memorial (about 400 feet away); Welcome To Plaza Place (approx. 0.2 miles away); U.S. Life-Saving Station 30 (approx. Ό mile away); Sindia (approx. Ό mile away); The Ocean City Historic District (approx. Ό mile away); a different marker also named The Ocean City Historic District
Photographed by Larry Gertner, April 2012
2. The tower and bells
Credits. This page was last revised on January 25, 2022. It was originally submitted on July 31, 2017, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. This page has been viewed 738 times since then and 80 times this year. Last updated on August 21, 2020, by Carl Scott Zimmerman of Kirkwood, Missouri. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 31, 2017, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.
