Brooklyn Heights in Kings County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
The Plymouth Bell
Photographed by Jack DePalma, April 7, 2026
1. The Plymouth Bell Marker
This cast iron bell, inscribed "Meneelys, West Troy, N.Y. 1870," once hung in the steeple at 56 Cranberry Street, site of Plymouth's original sanctuary. The bell went silent after a destructive fire in 1920, then fell to the ground on the day of Plymouth's 100th anniversary celebration in 1947.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Communications • Religion & Religious Structures. In addition, it is included in the Historic Bells series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1870.
Location. 40° 41.943′ N, 73° 59.593′ W. Marker is in Brooklyn, New York, in Kings County. It is in Brooklyn Heights. It is on Orange Street west of Henry Street, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 57 Orange St, Brooklyn NY 11201, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in New York City and on Long Island. It is also in the American Northeast, in the Mid-Atlantic, and on the Eastern Seaboard. Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region, North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World,
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Plymouth Church of the Pilgrims (here, next to this marker); a different marker also named Plymouth Church of the Pilgrims (within shouting distance of this marker); Robert White House (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); John W. Rhonden (1918-2001) and Richarda Rhonden, nee Phillips (1917-2016) (about 500 feet away); General Horatio King House (about 500 feet away); "Old P.S. 8" - 1846 (about 500 feet away); The Willows (about 500 feet away); Brooklyn Heights / Downtown Brooklyn (about 600 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Brooklyn.
Also see . . . . Grace Faison and the Lost Acre marker and bell. https://brooklyneagle.com/384530/grace-gray-faison-respected-plymouth-church-elder-and-grande-dame-of-brooklyn-heights-dies-at-101/?_bhlid=80c074649e61301f18619206dd697c64e82fede0
Information relevant to The Bell and Garden .(Submitted on May 4, 2026, by Jack DePalma of Brooklyn,NY, New York.)
Photographed by Jack DePalma, April 7, 2026
2. The Grace Faison Garden Signage
In 2011, Grace Faison gave new purpose to this small garden by moving Plymouth's bell here a bell that sat in the church's playground for 60 years. Plymouth Church gives thanks to Grace for her love and care of this space. To celebrate her 100th birthday, it has been renamed
The Grace Faison
Bell Garden
Bell Garden
Photographed by Jack DePalma, April 7, 2026
3. The Plymouth Bell Marker
The garden and bell as indicated.
Photographed by Jack DePalma, April 7, 2026
4. The Plymouth Bell Marker
Photographed by Jack DePalma, July 26, 2026
5. The Plymouth Church
Henry Ward Beecher
Credits. This page was last revised on August 4, 2026. It was originally submitted on April 9, 2026, by Jack DePalma of Brooklyn,NY, New York. This page has been viewed 34 times since then. Last updated on April 15, 2026, by Jack DePalma of Brooklyn,NY, New York. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on April 9, 2026, by Jack DePalma of Brooklyn,NY, New York. 5. submitted on July 26, 2026, by Jack DePalma of Brooklyn,NY, New York. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.
