Quincy in Gadsden County, Florida — The American South (South Atlantic)

Centenary Methodist Church Bell

Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, July 15, 2023

1. Centenary Methodist Church Bell Marker

Inscription.
This historic bell, manufactured by the William Buckley Co., New York, New York / circa 1830, was installed in the steeple of Centenary Methodist Church in 1839. In addition to ringing in weekly services, during the 19th and early 20th century the bell served to warn local citizens of Indian raids, Civil War conflicts, and was rung to celebrate significant events in the community; including honoring WWII veterans and the 100th anniversary of Centenary Church.

Moved to the current location and re-dedicated on 29 September 2012, the bell continues to ring out its “Call to Worship” for Centenary United Methodist Church and the surrounding community.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Churches & Religion • Communications • War, US Civil • War, World II. A significant historical year for this entry is 1839.

Location. 30° 35.419′ N, 84° 34.569′ W. Marker is in Quincy, Florida, in Gadsden County. Marker is on Franklin Street just west of North Madison Street (County Road 65), on the right when traveling west. Marker and historic bell are located near the sidewalk on the south side of the church office. Marker is at the base of the bell exhibit. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 206 North Madison Street, Quincy FL 32351, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking

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distance of this marker. The White House / Pleasants Woodson White (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); The Quincy Academy (about 400 feet away); The Quincy State Bank (about 400 feet away); St. Paul's Episcopal Church (about 500 feet away); Gadsden County War Memorial (about 600 feet away); Veterans Memorial (about 600 feet away); Gadsden County (about 700 feet away); Pat Munroe House (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Quincy.

Also see . . . The History of Centenary United Methodist Church. Excerpt:

There was a Methodist "Mission" work here in Quincy during the 1820's, but a wooden building known from public records as a "House of Worship for the M in Quincy" was erected during the "thirties." The year 1839 was eventful for the Methodist congregation because a new church was erected on the corner of Madison and Franklin Streets. The second church building was a colonial type made of brick and stuccoed with white cement. A steeple housed the bell that is prominently displayed on Madison Street today while a wide porch covered the front supported by colonial columns.

(Submitted on July 17, 2023, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.)

Centenary Methodist Church Bell image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, July 15, 2023

2. Centenary Methodist Church Bell

(marker is mounted on base of bell exhibit)

Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, July 15, 2023

3. Centenary Methodist Church Bell & Marker

(looking north from Franklin Street • Church Office in background)

Centenary Methodist Church Office image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, July 15, 2023

4. Centenary Methodist Church Office

(looking northeast from Franklin Street)

Centenary Methodist Church Chapel image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, July 15, 2023

5. Centenary Methodist Church Chapel

(looking west from North Madison Street)

Credits. This page was last revised on July 17, 2023. It was originally submitted on July 16, 2023, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida. This page has been viewed 66 times since then and 10 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on July 16, 2023, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida. 4, 5. submitted on July 17, 2023, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.