Mount Carmel in Northumberland County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Saint Joseph's Church Bell
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., September 13, 2023
1. Saint Joseph's Church Bell Marker
Saint Joseph's Church, Mount Carmel
Saint Joseph's Church, Locust Gap
Saint Joseph's Church, Locustdale
This bell was donated by Mr. & Mrs. Paul Tojza
of Mount Carmel in 1924
This bell is one of four bells that rang from
the belfry of St. Joseph's Church in Mt. Carmel.
The other three bells now summon parishioners
to St. Joseph's Catholic Church in York, Pa.
The monument was constructed by Frank Lawski
owner of IMAC. We are grateful to him for
donating many hours of labor, material and
equipment in constructing this memorial.
Erected by Our Lady of Mount Carmel Parish.
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 1924.
Location. 40° 47.794′ N, 76° 24.594′ W. Marker is in Mount Carmel, Pennsylvania, in Northumberland County. Marker is at the intersection of Market Street (Pennsylvania Route 61) and 4th Street, on the right when traveling north on Market Street. Marker and bell are on the Our Lady of Mount Carmel Parish grounds.
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Veterans Memorial (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); In Everlasting Memory of the Victims of 9-11-01 (approx. ¼ mile away); Lt. General James M. Gavin (approx. ¼ mile away); War Memorial (approx. ¼ mile away); World War II Memorial (approx. ¼ mile away); Korean War Memorial (approx. ¼ mile away); Vietnam War Memorial (approx. ¼ mile away); Persian Gulf War Memorial (approx. ¼ mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Mount Carmel.
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., September 13, 2023
2. Saint Joseph's Church Bell and Marker
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., September 13, 2023
3. Saint Joseph's Church Bell
Credits. This page was last revised on September 21, 2023. It was originally submitted on September 21, 2023, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 61 times since then and 14 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on September 21, 2023, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.
