Columbus Grove in Putnam County, Ohio — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
First Presbyterian Church Bell
Photographed By Craig Doda, November 15, 2021
1. First Presbyterian Church Bell Marker
Inscription.
First Presbyterian Church Bell. . Founded in 1836, the First Presbyterian Church was part of the Columbus Grove community for 175 years. Originally called Truro Church, it was located on land donated by the William and Adam Turner families where Truro Cemetery is now located. This bell was the first church bell in the community when it was installed in their first building in town in 1851. When president Lincoln was assassinated in 1865, the bell was tolled 100 times, causing it to be damaged and in need of repair. When the church built a new building in 1901, the bell was repaired and placed in the bell tower where it continued to ring until 2016.
Founded in 1836, the First Presbyterian
Church was part of the Columbus
Grove community for 175 years.
Originally called Truro Church, it
was located on land donated by the
William and Adam Turner families
where Truro Cemetery is now
located. This bell was the first
church bell in the community when it
was installed in their first building
in town in 1851. When president
Lincoln was assassinated in 1865, the
bell was tolled 100 times, causing it
to be damaged and in need of repair.
When the church built a new building
in 1901, the bell was repaired and
placed in the bell tower where it
continued to ring until 2016.
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 1836.
Location. 40° 55.162′ N, 84° 3.466′ W. Marker is in Columbus Grove, Ohio, in Putnam County. Marker is at the intersection of West Sycamore Street and Souoth High Street (Ohio Route 12), on the left when traveling west on West Sycamore Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 105 S High St, Columbus Grove OH 45830, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Credits. This page was last revised on April 19, 2022. It was originally submitted on November 16, 2021, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. This page has been viewed 266 times since then and 86 times this year. Photos:1. submitted on November 16, 2021, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. 2. submitted on April 19, 2022, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. 3, 4, 5. submitted on November 16, 2021, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.