Brunswick in Medina County, Ohio — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Brunswick's First Church Bell
Photographed by Craig Doda, May 10, 2026
1. Brunswick's First Church Bell Marker
1852 - Bell cast by Meneely Foundry, West Troy, New York. Weight 644 Pounds for Brunswick Methodist Episcopal Church.
1876 - Church sold to Disciples of Christ, First Christian Church.
2019 - Church closed and Bell donated to Brunswick Area Historical Society.
2022 - Bell Tower and 644 Pound Bell Erected at Heritage Farm Brunswick Area Historical Society.
Erected by Curator Emeritus Mamie Grunau.
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 1852.
Location. 41° 13.63′ N, 81° 51.098′ W. Marker is in Brunswick, Ohio, in Medina County. It is at the intersection of Laurel Road and Aspen Lake Drive, on the right when traveling west on Laurel Road. The bell and marker are on the grounds of Heritage Farm. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 4607 Laurel Rd, Brunswick OH 44212, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Greater Cleveland and in the Western Reserve. It is also in the American Midwest
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 4 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Brunswick Veterans (here, next to this marker); The Stone Front Step (within shouting distance of this marker); Heritage Farm (within shouting distance of this marker); Historic Underground Railroad Station (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); This Cast Iron Marker (about 300 feet away); Brunswick United Methodist Church (approx. 0.9 miles away); Liverpool Township / Liverpool and Valley City (approx. 3.9 miles away); First Congregational Church of Weymouth (approx. 4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Brunswick.
Photographed by Craig Doda, May 10, 2026
2. Brunswick's First Church Bell Marker
Photographed by Craig Doda, May 10, 2026
3. Brunswick's First Church Bell Marker
Photographed by Craig Doda, May 10, 2026
4. Brunswick's First Church Bell Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on June 23, 2026. It was originally submitted on June 23, 2026, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. This page has been viewed 12 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on June 23, 2026, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.
