Athens in Athens-Clarke County, Georgia — The American South (South Atlantic)
Original Oconee Street Methodist Episcopal Church bell
Photographed By Darren Jefferson Clay, September 23, 2022
1. Original Oconee Street Methodist Episcopal Church bell Marker
Inscription.
Original Oconee Street Methodist Episcopal Church bell. . This bell was purchased for and hung in the original Oconee Street Methodist Episcopal Church, South, located at 142 Oconee Street. It is the first known item to represent the church in the Athens community, arriving in August 1870, before the church was completed. On August 26, 1870, the Southern Banner reported that church members "hope the residents of the Eastern part of town will respond when its tones invite them to this pleasant place of worship." , The bell was moved to this site when the church was relocated in 1903. The bell was cracked in the fire that destroyed the church in 2013, rendering it unusable. As the oldest tangible item from the original building, it continues to hold an important place in the life of the church.
This bell was purchased for and hung in the original Oconee Street Methodist Episcopal Church, South, located at 142 Oconee Street. It is the first known item to represent the church in the Athens community, arriving in August 1870, before the church was completed. On August 26, 1870, the Southern Banner reported that church members "hope the residents of the Eastern part of town will respond when its tones invite them to this pleasant place of worship."
The bell was moved to this site when the church was relocated in 1903. The bell was cracked in the fire that destroyed the church in 2013, rendering it unusable. As the oldest tangible item from the original building, it continues to hold an important place in the life of the church.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Churches & Religion.
Location. 33° 57.178′ N, 83° 21.946′ W. Marker is in Athens, Georgia, in Athens-Clarke County. Marker is on Oconee Street, on the left when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 595 Oconee St, Athens GA 30605, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Carr's Hill (within shouting distance of this marker); Modern Development (about 800 feet away, measured in a direct line); Oconee River (about 800
Photographed By Darren Jefferson Clay, September 23, 2022
2. Original Oconee Street Methodist Episcopal Church bell Marker
Photographed By Darren Jefferson Clay, September 23, 2022
3. Oconee Street Methodist Episcopal Church
Credits. This page was last revised on November 4, 2022. It was originally submitted on October 14, 2022, by Darren Jefferson Clay of Duluth, Georgia. This page has been viewed 111 times since then and 16 times this year. Photos:1, 2, 3. submitted on November 3, 2022, by Darren Jefferson Clay of Duluth, Georgia. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.