Salado in Bell County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)

Church Bell

Photographed By James Hulse, August 4, 2022

1. Church Bell Marker

Inscription.
Church Bell Purchased in 1879

1864 - Salado Baptist Church Organized.

1878 - Original Church Building Erected.

1879 - Bell Placed in Cupola of Original Building.

1962 - Original Building Torn Down.

1964 - Bell Tower Erected in Memory of Rev. G. W. Baines. Original Bell Placed in Tower.

1990 - Bell Tower Erected in 1964 Demolished.

2004 - New Tower Erected to Commemorate the 140th Anniversary of the Church. Original 1879 Bell Placed on Tower.

Erected by First Baptist Church of Salado.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Churches & Religion. A significant historical year for this entry is 1879.

Location. 30° 56.701′ N, 97° 32.286′ W. Marker is in Salado, Texas, in Bell County. Marker is at the intersection of South Main Street and Pace Park Road, on the left when traveling north on South Main Street. The marker is located on the northwest corner of the First Baptist Church of Salado. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 210 South Main Street, Salado TX 76571, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Louisa Adeline (Addie) Barton (here, next to this marker); Kate and Zachary Taylor (here, next to this marker); First Baptist Church of Salado

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(within shouting distance of this marker); The Davis Mill (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Home of Orville Thomas Tyler (about 400 feet away); Old Anderson Place (about 500 feet away); Salado Creek (about 700 feet away); Salado (about 700 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Salado.

The Church Bell and Marker (Right Side) image. Click for full size.

Photographed By James Hulse, August 4, 2022

2. The Church Bell and Marker (Right Side)

The view of the Church Bell Marker from the north parking lot image. Click for full size.

Photographed By James Hulse, August 4, 2022

3. The view of the Church Bell Marker from the north parking lot

Credits. This page was last revised on August 6, 2022. It was originally submitted on August 6, 2022, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 97 times since then and 16 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on August 6, 2022, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.