Hamilton in Hamilton County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)

Methodist Church Bell

Photographed by James Hulse, June 16, 2021

1. Methodist Church Bell Marker

Inscription.

This bell was cast in 1856 by the Meneely Company of West Troy, New York. It was salvaged from a church in Pennsylvania, restored and purchased in 2004 to commemorate the 150th anniversary of the founding of the Methodist congregation of Hamilton, Texas.

Erected 2004.

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 year for this entry is 1856.

Location. 31° 42.269′ N, 98° 7.572′ W. Marker is in Hamilton, Texas, in Hamilton County. It is at the intersection of West Main Street (State Highway 36) and North Taylor Street, on the right when traveling west on West Main Street. The marker is located on the southwest corner of the Methodist Church property. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 215 West Main Street, Hamilton TX 76531, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in the Prairies & Lakes Region.

Globally, it is in North America,

a Gulf of Mexico state,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain,

the Republic of Texas,

and one of the Confederate States of America.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: United Methodist Church (a few steps from this marker); Col. George R. Freeman (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); St. Mary’s Church (about 400 feet away); Historic Leon River Bridge (about 500 feet away); Knights of Pythias Lodge Hall

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(about 500 feet away); Hamilton Bank and Trust Company (about 700 feet away); James Drugstore (about 700 feet away); Rice-Eidson Building (about 700 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Hamilton.

Methodist Church Bell and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by James Hulse, June 16, 2021

2. Methodist Church Bell and Marker

Methodist Church Bell image. Click for full size.

Photographed by James Hulse, June 16, 2021

3. Methodist Church Bell

Credits. This page was last revised on June 22, 2021. It was originally submitted on June 22, 2021, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 197 times since then and 14 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on June 22, 2021, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.