Casey in Clark County, Illinois — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

Cumberland Presbyterian Church Bell

Photographed by James Hulse, October 24, 2021

1. Cumberland Presbyterian Church Bell Marker

Inscription. With gratitude to all the workers, for the children of tomorrow, we raise this bell to the glory of God: in the love of holiness, and to the cause and just pursuit of freedom.

This 48-inch, 2000-pound bell was part of the original United Brethern Church. It was at the top of this church from 1915-1986 when it was removed for structural reasons.

With much community support and effort, the people of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church designed and built this belltower. The bell was again raised in the spring of 1990.

President George Bush wrote in his letter of congratulations: "With each ringing of this historic bell, you will be reminded of the profound faith in God, the love of country, and the concern for others that have been hallmarks of your community for nearly a century. I commend the people of Casey for your efforts to preserve this bell and the ideals it symbolizes."

Erected by Cumberland Presbyterian Church.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Religion & Religious Structures. In addition, it is included in the Historic Bells series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1990.

Location. 39° 18.01′ N,

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87° 59.563′ W. Marker is in Casey, Illinois, in Clark County. It is at the intersection of North Central Avenue (Illinois Route 49) and East Alabama Avenue, on the right when traveling north on North Central Avenue. The marker is located on the ground below the bell tower by the corner of the intersection. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 16 North Central Avenue, Casey IL 62420, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Central Illinois

and in the Wabash Valley.

It is also in the American Midwest

and in the Corn Belt.

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

and also the Northwest Territory.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: You Are Not Forgotten (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); The Development of Casey (about 400 feet away); Casey (about 400 feet away); World's Largest Mail Box (about 500 feet away); Doty Railroad (about 600

The bell tower and the marker (on the ground) image. Click for full size.

Photographed by James Hulse, October 24, 2021

2. The bell tower and the marker (on the ground)

feet away); The Early Settlement of Cumberland (approx. 0.7 miles away); Rev. John Doughty (approx. 0.7 miles away); "Large" Pizza Slicer (approx. 0.7 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Casey.

The Cumberland Presbyterian Church and Bell Tower image. Click for full size.

Photographed by James Hulse, October 24, 2021

3. The Cumberland Presbyterian Church and Bell Tower

Credits. This page was last revised on October 25, 2021. It was originally submitted on October 25, 2021, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 454 times since then and 12 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on October 25, 2021, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.