Near Belle in Kanawha County, West Virginia — The American South (Appalachia)

Methodist Episcopal Church South Bell

Photographed by Devry Becker Jones (CC0), July 31, 2021

1. Methodist Episcopal Church South Bell Marker

Inscription. This bell was installed in the Methodist Episcopal Church South when the building was completed and dedicated November 27, 1913 and given to the Town of Quincy by John Quincy Dickinson. It was presented to the Old Stone House by Jake Givens in memory of the people of Quincy on the dedication September 14, 1985.

Erected 1985 by Jake Givens.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Communications • Religion & Religious Structures. In addition, it is included in the Historic Bells series list. A significant historical date for this entry is September 14, 1985.

Location. 38° 14.25′ N, 81° 32.657′ W. Marker is near Belle, West Virginia, in Kanawha County. It is on Stubb Road just south of West Dupont Avenue (County Road 60/12), on the left when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Belle WV 25015, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Greater Charleston Area.

It is also in the American South,

specifically in the Upper South,

in Appalachia,

and specifically in Southern Appalachia. Globally, it is in North America,

the Western

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Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once the territory of the Mississippian Culture.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within one mile of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Samuel Shrewsbury House (within shouting distance of this marker); Belle Works (approx. 0.7 miles away); Chesapeake Veterans Monument (approx. one mile away); World War II Memorial (approx. 1.1 miles away); Marmet Veteran's Tribute (approx. 1.1 miles away); Veterans Memorial (approx. 1.1 miles away); Captain Larry F. Lucas (approx. 1.1 miles away); Corporal Victor Theodore Lake Jr. (approx. 1.1 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Belle.

The Methodist Episcopal Church South Bell image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Devry Becker Jones (CC0), July 31, 2021

2. The Methodist Episcopal Church South Bell

Credits. This page was last revised on August 5, 2021. It was originally submitted on August 5, 2021, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 250 times since then and 25 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 5, 2021, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.