Near Fairmont in Marion County, West Virginia — The American South (Appalachia)
Original Saint Anthony Church Bell
Photographed by Bradley Owen, September 7, 2021
1. Original Saint Anthony Church Bell Marker
Cast in 1909, by C.S. Bell & Co. Foundry - Hillsboro, OH
From 1911 - 1969 this bell hung in the bell tower over the original St. Anthony Church, 1547 Beverly Rd.
It was moved to this location in 1969 and sat behind the church under the patio roof for over 40 years.
The bell was rung frequently for many years from that location but after some time it was all but forgotten. Many newer members of the parish did not even know that it was there.
In 2013, the bell was restored and re-dedicated with the help of the St. Anthony Holy Name Society.
Through markings on the bell, we are able to identify its origin and casting date.
Erected 2013 by St. Anthony Holy Name Society.
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 year for this entry is 1909.
Location. 39° 27.37′ N, 80° 10.546′ W. Marker is near Fairmont, West Virginia, in Marion County. It is on Mary Lou Retton Drive 0.1 miles north of Cordelia Avenue, on the right when traveling
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Regionally, this marker is in North Central West Virginia. It is also in the American South, specifically in the Upper South, in Appalachia, and specifically in Northern Appalachia. Globally, it is in North America, the Western 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 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Fairmont Junior League Champions (approx. 0.6 miles away); Veterans Memorial (approx. 1.1 miles away); Pepperoni Roll (approx. 1.1 miles away); East/West Stadium (approx. 1½ miles away); Highgate Carriage House (approx. 1.8 miles away); The Sesquicentennial of Christ Episcopal Church (approx. 1.8 miles away); a different marker also named Veterans Memorial (approx. 1.8 miles away); a different marker also named
Photographed by Bradley Owen, September 7, 2021
2. Original Saint Anthony Church Bell Marker
Photographed by Bradley Owen, September 7, 2021
3. Saint Anthony Catholic Church
Bell can seen at the far left of the photo.
Credits. This page was last revised on September 7, 2021. It was originally submitted on September 7, 2021, by Bradley Owen of Morgantown, West Virginia. This page has been viewed 400 times since then and 15 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on September 7, 2021, by Bradley Owen of Morgantown, West Virginia. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.
