Near Port Republic in Rockingham County, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)

Missing Church Bell

Photographed By Bradley Owen, October 18, 2023

1. Missing Church Bell Marker

Inscription.
A local auction house advertised bell as Lynnwood School Bell

"School Set Behind Church"

Bell was purchased by Sam Lewis Batton
Bell required a new cradle, contacting McShane Foundry which was still in operation. Taking bell to foundry to cast a new cradle, foundry's records indicated it was original church bell
Rededicated 2018 in loving memory of Geneva Rose Morris Batton

Erected 2018 by Grace Memorial Church.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Churches & Religion • Industry & Commerce. In addition, it is included in the Historic Bells series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 2018.

Location. 38° 18.064′ N, 78° 46.041′ W. Marker is near Port Republic, Virginia, in Rockingham County. Marker is on Ore Bank Road (Virginia Route 708) south of South East Side Highway (U.S. 340), on the right when traveling south. Marker is located in front of Grace Memorial Church. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 7120 Ore Bank Road, Port Republic VA 24471, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 3 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Port Republic (within shouting distance of this marker); Port Republic Battlefield (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also

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named Port Republic (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Battle of Port Republic (about 400 feet away); a different marker also named Battle of Port Republic (approx. 1.1 miles away); The Point (approx. 2.3 miles away); North River Bridge (approx. 2.3 miles away); Palmer Lot at Middle Ford (approx. 2.6 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Port Republic.

Photographed By Bradley Owen, October 18, 2023

2. Missing Church Bell Marker

Bell and Church image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Bradley Owen, October 18, 2023

3. Bell and Church

Photographed By Bradley Owen, October 18, 2023

4. Church Bell

McShane Bell Foundry.
Henry McShane & Co.
Baltimore, MD.
Trade Mark.
1889.

Credits. This page was last revised on November 21, 2023. It was originally submitted on November 21, 2023, by Bradley Owen of Morgantown, West Virginia. This page has been viewed 65 times since then and 16 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on November 21, 2023, by Bradley Owen of Morgantown, West Virginia.