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: Churches & Religion • Communications. 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. Marker is on Mary Lou Retton Drive, 0.1 miles north of Cordelia Avenue, on the right when traveling north. The marker is located to the left of the main entrance to Saint Anthony Catholic Church.
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Veterans Memorial (approx. 1.1 miles away); Pepperoni Roll (approx. 1.1 miles away); East/West Stadium (approx. 1˝ 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 Veterans Memorial (approx. 1.8 miles away); a different marker also named Veterans Memorial (approx. 1.8 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Fairmont.
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 165 times since then and 17 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.
