Stepney in Monroe in Greater Bridgeport Region, Connecticut — The American Northeast (New England)
Original Bell of Stepney Baptist Church
Photographed by Michael Herrick, December 8, 2009
1. Original Bell of Stepney Baptist Church Marker
Stepney Baptist Church
In Service
From 1885 to Sept. 9, 1964
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Religion & Religious Structures. In addition, it is included in the Historic Bells series list. A significant historical month for this entry is September 1848.
Location. 41° 19.287′ N, 73° 15.861′ W. Marker is in Monroe in Greater Bridgeport Region, Connecticut. It is in Stepney. It is at the intersection of Main Street (Connecticut Route 25) and Green Street, on the right when traveling south on Main Street. Located next to the Stepney Baptist Church Parsonage. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Monroe CT 06468, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is on the Connecticut Shoreline and in Greater Bridgeport. It is also in the American Northeast and in New England. Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region, North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once Fairfield County and also one of the original Thirteen Colonies.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Birdseys Plain Stepney Baptist Church (here, next to this marker); Monroe World War I Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Birdseys Plain Methodist Church (within shouting distance of this marker); Birdseys Plain (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Burr Hawley & Burritt General Store (about 400 feet away); Bridgeport/Newtown Turnpike (approx. 0.4 miles away); Stepney Schoolhouse (approx. 1.3 miles away); Stepney Fire House #1 (approx. 1.6 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Monroe.
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Photographed by Michael Herrick, December 8, 2009
2. Original Bell of Stepney Baptist Church Marker
Photographed by Michael Herrick, December 8, 2009
3. Original Bell of Stepney Baptist Church
Photographed by Michael Herrick, December 8, 2009
4. Inscription on the bell
Foundry Company
Troy, N.Y.
1885.
Photographed by Michael Herrick, December 8, 2009
5. Plaque on the left
Charles F. Nichols
Louis W. Fuller
Credits. This page was last revised on May 19, 2026. It was originally submitted on December 10, 2009, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut. This page has been viewed 1,332 times since then and 10 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on December 10, 2009, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
