Dunkirk in Chautauqua County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
These 3 Bells
Photographed by Bradley Owen, July 2, 2026
1. These 3 Bells Marker
These 3 bells were salvaged from Sacred Heart Church tower after serving the parish and community from 1876 to 1975
Erected 1989 by The Knights of St. John.
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 1876.
Location. 42° 29.057′ N, 79° 19.683′ W. Marker is in Dunkirk, New York, in Chautauqua County. It is at the intersection of Main Street (New York State Route 60) and Ruggles Street, on the right when traveling north on Main Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 8 Ruggles Street, Dunkirk NY 14048, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Upstate New York, specifically in Western New York, and in the Southern Tier. It is also in the American Northeast, on the Great Lakes, in the Mid-Atlantic, in Appalachia, and specifically in Northern Appalachia. Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region, North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere.
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: New York and Erie Railroad (a few steps from this marker); Washington Park Gazebo Project (approx. Ό mile away); Dunkirk Civil War Memorial (approx. 0.3 miles away); Sgt. Thomas Horan (approx. 0.3 miles away); Washington Park (approx. 0.3 miles away); Naetzker Garden (approx. 0.3 miles away); Dunkirk Parade (approx. 0.3 miles away); Tadeusz Kosciuszko (approx. 0.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Dunkirk.
Photographed by Bradley Owen, July 2, 2026
2. These 3 Bells Marker
The marker is located at the top of the center bell.
Credits. This page was last revised on July 4, 2026. It was originally submitted on July 4, 2026, by Bradley Owen of Morgantown, West Virginia. This page has been viewed 5 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 4, 2026, by Bradley Owen of Morgantown, West Virginia.
