Bethany United Brethren Church Bell
In 1897, as the congregation grew, its members decided to construct a
new building. It was located at the junction of County Roads C and 13
just southeast of Wauseon, Ohio. The church had a bell tower and the
bell had two ropes, one for ringing the bell to remind members to
attend church and one for tolling the bell to announce that a member
of the congregation had passed away.
Due to the size of the bell tower and depending on weather conditions,
the bell could sometimes be heard for five or six miles across the fields.
The church was torn down in 1967, but the bell was saved through the
efforts of Henry zumFelde.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Churches & Religion. A significant historical year for this entry is 1897.
Location. 41° 32.488′ N, 84° 17.943′ W. Marker is in Archbold, Ohio, in Fulton County. Marker is on Ohio Route 2, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Archbold OH 43502, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Community Jail (within shouting distance of this marker); Woodcarvers Shop (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line);
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Credits. This page was last revised on April 29, 2021. It was originally submitted on April 27, 2021, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. This page has been viewed 73 times since then and 12 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on April 27, 2021, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
