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

Inscription. Erected in 1853, 500 yards west of this location. The church moved to this location in 1920. In the late 1960's it changed to:

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: Disasters • Religion & Religious Structures. 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. It 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.

Regionally, this marker is in Southern Illinois — Little Egypt.

It is also in the American Midwest,

in the Ohio River Valley,

and in the Corn Belt.

Globally, it is in North America,

the

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Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Viceroyalty of New France,

the territory of the Mississippian Culture,

and the Northwest Territory.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 5 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Lower Ferry Street (approx. 4½ miles away); Noel Neill (approx. 4½ miles away); Metropolis Fire Department History (approx. 4.6 miles away); Looking Back Through Time (approx. 4.6 miles away); Jim Hambrick (approx. 4.7 miles away); Honoring All Our Defenders of Freedom (approx. 4.7 miles away); Super Heroes (approx. 4.7 miles away); Superman Statue Facts (approx. 4.7 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Metropolis.

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 313 times since then and 10 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on August 12, 2021, by Jason Voigt of Glen Carbon, Illinois.