Huntington in Suffolk County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

The Bell of the First Presbyterian Church

Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), January 12, 2024

1. The Bell of the First Presbyterian Church Marker

Inscription. The bell of the First Presbyterian Church was first hunt in 1715. It was carried away by the British in the Frigate Swan in 1777, taken to New York and restored in damaged condition. On petition to Admiral Digby in 1789, it was recast and has been in constant use.

Erected by Devry Becker Jones (CC0).

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Churches & Religion • Colonial Era • Communications • War, US Revolutionary. In addition, it is included in the Historic Bells series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1715.

Location. 40° 52.465′ N, 73° 25.187′ W. Marker is in Huntington, New York, in Suffolk County. Marker is on Main Street (New York State Route 25A) just east of Irwin Place, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 125 Main St, Huntington NY 11743, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. The First Presbyterian Church of Huntington (a few steps from this marker); Site of (within shouting distance of this marker); Memorial To The Women Of Huntington Who Served In The Military (within shouting distance of this marker); Town of Huntington Veterans Plaza (within shouting distance of this marker); Korean Conflict Memorial

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(within shouting distance of this marker); United State Space Force Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Town of Huntington World War II Veterans Wall of Honor (within shouting distance of this marker); Vietnam War Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Huntington.

Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), January 12, 2024

2. The Bell of the First Presbyterian Church Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on January 16, 2024. It was originally submitted on January 16, 2024, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 51 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on January 16, 2024, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.