Fairfield in Adams County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

St. John's United Church of Christ Bell

Photographed By Devry Becker Jones, November 11, 2020

1. St. John's United Church of Christ Bell Marker

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This bell is from St. John's United Church of Christ which united with Zion Lutheran to form a new congregation in 1968, St. John Lutheran Church. It is a reminder of God's call to the faithful to worship in this region and a symbol of Christian ecumenism.

Erected by St. John Lutheran Church.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Churches & Religion • Communications. In addition, it is included in the Historic Bells series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1968.

Location. 39° 47.245′ N, 77° 22.146′ W. Marker is in Fairfield, Pennsylvania, in Adams County. Marker is on East Main Street (Pennsylvania Route 116) just east of North Miller Street, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 13 E Main St, Fairfield PA 17320, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Army of the Potomac (a few steps from this marker); Field Hospital (a few steps from this marker); Historic Fairfield Inn (within shouting distance of this marker); Fairfield (within

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Photographed By Devry Becker Jones, November 11, 2020

2. St. John's United Church of Christ Bell

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shouting distance of this marker); Major Samuel S. Starr (within shouting distance of this marker); Harry E. Brown (approx. 0.2 miles away); "Tapeworm Railroad" (approx. 0.6 miles away); Jacks Mountain Road Covered Bridge (approx. 1.7 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Fairfield.

Credits. This page was last revised on November 12, 2020. It was originally submitted on November 12, 2020, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 71 times since then and 12 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on November 12, 2020, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.