Martins Ferry in Belmont County, Ohio — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
First Presbyterian Church Bell
Established 1841
Original Bell
1875
Refurbished 2000
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 year for this entry is 1841.
Location. 40° 5.735′ N, 80° 43.49′ W. Marker is in Martins Ferry, Ohio, in Belmont County. It is at the intersection of Walnut Street and South 4th Street, on the right when traveling west on Walnut Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 101 S 4th St, Martins Ferry OH 43935, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in the American Midwest, in the Ohio River Valley, in Appalachia, and specifically in Northern Appalachia. Globally, it is in North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Haudenosaunee (Iroquois) Confederacy, the territory of the Mississippian Culture, and the Northwest Territory.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Members of The Martins Ferry Hall Of Honor (within shouting distance of this marker); William Dean Howells / James Arlington Wright (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Veterans Memorial (approx. 0.2 miles away); Isaac G. Vickers (approx. 0.2 miles away); World War I Memorial (approx. 0.2 miles away); City of Martins Ferry Fountain (approx. 0.2 miles away); World War II Memorial (approx. 0.2 miles away); a different marker also named Veterans Memorial (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Martins Ferry.
Credits. This page was last revised on May 2, 2025. It was originally submitted on May 2, 2025, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. This page has been viewed 101 times since then and 13 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on May 2, 2025, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.


