Fairmont in Marion County, West Virginia — The American South (Appalachia)
The Sesquicentennial of Christ Episcopal Church
1852-2002
Inscription.
This church bell cast in 1892 at McShane Bell Foundry, Baltimore, MD. was refurbished and this bell tower constructed in 2002 to commemorate the founding of
the Church in 1852. It rings in honor of former, present and future parishioners and priests and their work to proclaim the gospel of Jesus Christ.
The Church gives thanks to our parishioners who financially funded the project and to the following parishioners who made special contributions of time and effort: Steve Hoylman, who envisioned, inspired and coordinated this beautiful monument to the glory of God; Richard Hawkins, Don Lambiotte; Junior Warden Gary Metheny; Father Gary Hawkins. We also thank the following companies for their generous contributions of materials, manpower and equipment: Industrial Resources, Inc., West Virginia Electric, Soles Electric, MPE Rentals and Nations Rent.
Erected 2002 by Christ Episcopal Church.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Churches & Religion. A significant historical year for this entry is 1852.
Location. 39° 28.438′ N, 80° 9.127′ W. Marker is in Fairmont, West Virginia, in Marion County. Marker is at the intersection of 9th Street and Fairmont Avenue (U.S. 250), on the right when traveling west on 9th Street. Marker is attached to the church bell tower. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 405 9th St, Fairmont WV 26554, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Highgate Carriage House (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Veterans Memorial (about 400 feet away); a different marker also named Veterans Memorial (about 400 feet away); a different marker also named Veterans Memorial (about 500 feet away); East/West Stadium (approx. 0.3 miles away); David Morgan (1721–1813) / Patriot, Defender (approx. half a mile away); First Father’s Day Service (approx. half a mile away); a different marker also named First Father's Day Service (approx. half a mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Fairmont.
Credits. This page was last revised on June 18, 2021. It was originally submitted on June 17, 2021, by Bradley Owen of Morgantown, West Virginia. This page has been viewed 110 times since then and 20 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on June 17, 2021, by Bradley Owen of Morgantown, West Virginia. • Mark Hilton was the editor who published this page.