Near Metropolis in Massac County, Illinois — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Upper Salem German Episcopalian Methodist Church
Photographed By Jason Voigt, August 10, 2021
1. Upper Salem German Episcopalian Methodist Church Marker
Upper Salem Independent Baptist Church
On May 12, 2012 the building was destroyed by a fire.
The bell and bell tower remains as a symbol of the old building being gone, but the Lord's work ringing on.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Churches & Religion • Disasters. In addition, it is included in the Historic Bells series list. A significant historical date for this entry is May 12, 2012.
Location. 37° 13.195′ N, 88° 43.76′ W. Marker is near Metropolis, Illinois, in Massac County. Marker is on North Avenue south of Upper Salem Road, on the right when traveling south. Marker is outside Weaver Creek Baptist Church. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 2997 North Ave, Metropolis IL 62960, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 5 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Lower Ferry Street (approx. 4˝ miles away); Noel Neill (approx. 4˝ miles away); Metropolis Fire Department History (approx. 4.6 miles away); Looking Back Through Time (approx. 4.6 miles away); Honoring All Our Defenders of Freedom (approx. 4.7 miles away); Super Heroes
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Photographed By Jason Voigt, August 10, 2021
2. Upper Salem German Episcopalian Methodist Church Marker
Closeup of marker and bell
Photographed By Jason Voigt, August 10, 2021
3. Upper Salem German Episcopalian Methodist Church Marker
Outside the Weaver Creek Baptist Church.
Credits. This page was last revised on August 12, 2021. It was originally submitted on August 12, 2021, by Jason Voigt of Glen Carbon, Illinois. This page has been viewed 167 times since then and 17 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on August 12, 2021, by Jason Voigt of Glen Carbon, Illinois.
