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

Historic Church Bell

Molded 1853, Troy, New York

Photographed By James Hulse, August 21, 2021

1. Historic Church Bell Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

Four buildings have been erected on this site since 1852 to serve the congregation as houses of worship. It is certain this bell hung in the steeple of the second building constructed in 1891. Church historians have good evidence it hung also in the steepl of the first building constructed c. 1852

Erected by First Baptist Church of Huntsville.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Churches & Religion. A significant historical year for this entry is 1852.

Location. 30° 43.307′ N, 95° 32.921′ W. Marker is in Huntsville, Texas, in Walker County. Marker is at the intersection of Avenue J and 13th Street, on the right when traveling north on Avenue J. The marker is located on the church sign next to the bell. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1229 Avenue J, Huntsville TX 77340, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. The First Baptist Church (a few steps from this marker); Rawley Samuel Rather Memorial Park (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); The Brick Academy (about 600 feet away); Forrest Lodge No. 19, A.F. & A.M.

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(about 600 feet away); Huntsville "Walls" Unit (about 600 feet away); First Meeting Site of Huntsville's Masonic Lodge (about 700 feet away); Sam Houston Whittling Site (about 700 feet away); Henry Opera House (about 700 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Huntsville.

The view of the Historic Church Bell from the street image. Click for full size.

Photographed By James Hulse, August 21, 2021

2. The view of the Historic Church Bell from the street

The Historic Church Bell image. Click for full size.

Photographed By James Hulse, August 21, 2021

3. The Historic Church Bell

Credits. This page was last revised on August 26, 2021. It was originally submitted on August 25, 2021, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 105 times since then and 34 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on August 26, 2021, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.