Joliet in Will County, Illinois — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

Sts. Cyril and Methodius Parish Bell

1901 ✟ 1974

Photographed by Sean P. Flynn, June 27, 2026

1. Sts. Cyril and Methodius Parish Bell Marker

Inscription. This bell, one of a pair that once announced the morning, noon and evening Angelus to the people of Sts. Cyril and Methodius Parish, and called them to worship, is quiet now, but stands as a reminder to the living that they are and always will be a family dedicated to God and to each other.Fr. J. James Pajkos O.F.M. Pastor

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 1901.

Location. 41° 32.728′ N, 88° 2.128′ W. Marker is in Joliet, Illinois, in Will County. It is on Maple Road half a mile east of Fernwood Avenue (County Route 62), on the right when traveling west. The marker and its accompanying bell are in Saints Cyril and Methodius Cemetery, next to the Slovak Memorial Chapel. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1860 Maple Road, Joliet IL, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Greater Chicago.

It is also in the American Midwest.

Globally, it is in North America,

on the Great Lakes,

in the

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Western Hemisphere,

in the Western World,

and in the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once the territory of the Mississippian Culture

and also the Northwest Territory.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 3 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Ss. Cyril & Methodius Slovak Memorial Chapel (here, next to this marker); Bishops, Pastors and Priests Who Served Sts. Cyril and Methodius Slovak Parish (a few steps from this marker); Veterans Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Sts. Cyril and Methodius Parish Bell (within shouting distance of this marker); Hadley Valley Preserve (approx. ¾ mile away); Welcome to Hadley Valley - Route 6 Access (approx. one mile away); The Old Joliet Prison (approx. 2 miles away); After the Whistle Blows (approx. 2.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Joliet.

More about this marker. Another bell and marker can be found about 40 yards south of here; presumably (although not outright stated) it is the second bell referenced on this marker.

Regarding Sts. Cyril and Methodius Parish Bell. This

The bell next to Slovak Memorial Chapel image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Sean P. Flynn, June 27, 2026

2. The bell next to Slovak Memorial Chapel

parish opened in 1900 to serve Joliet's population of Slovak immigrants. The parish, on Landau Street about a mile west of here, closed in 2007.

Close-up of the bell image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Sean P. Flynn, June 27, 2026

3. Close-up of the bell

Ss. Cyril and Methodius Cemetery image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Sean P. Flynn, June 27, 2026

4. Ss. Cyril and Methodius Cemetery

Credits. This page was last revised on June 30, 2026. It was originally submitted on June 30, 2026, by Sean P. Flynn of Oak Park, Illinois. This page has been viewed 15 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on June 30, 2026, by Sean P. Flynn of Oak Park, Illinois.