Canadian in Hemphill County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
First Church Bell
Photographed by Bill Kirchner, May 2, 2012
1. First Church Bell Marker
Bought in 1890 and placed in old Presbyterian Church, used by several faiths. Was first church bell in Canadian, Hemphill County.
Congregation held suppers and other projects to repay bank loan on bell.
Later bell was moved to new Presbyterian Church and still is used today.
Erected 1967 by State Historical Survey Committee. (Marker Number 1721.)
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 1890.
Location. 35° 54.681′ N, 100° 22.908′ W. Marker is in Canadian, Texas, in Hemphill County. It is at the intersection of East Purcell Avenue and South 6th Street, on the left when traveling east on East Purcell Avenue. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Canadian TX 79014, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is on the Texas Panhandle. It is also on the American Great Plains and specifically on the Southern Plains. Globally, it is in North America, a Gulf of Mexico state, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain, the Comancherνa, the Dust Bowl, the Republic of Texas, and one of the Confederate States of America.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Jones Mansion (within shouting distance of this marker); First Baptist Church of Canadian (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); W.C.T.U. Building (about 500 feet away); Hemphill County Jail (about 700 feet away); R. Dick Bussell (about
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Photographed by Allen Lowrey, July 25, 2020
2. Church bell and main entrance
Photographed by Bill Kirchner, May 2, 2012
3. First Church Bell Marker
Photographed by Bill Kirchner, May 2, 2012
4. First Church Bell Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on July 26, 2020. It was originally submitted on May 28, 2012, by Bill Kirchner of Tucson, Arizona. This page has been viewed 670 times since then and 19 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on May 28, 2012, by Bill Kirchner of Tucson, Arizona. 2. submitted on July 26, 2020, by Allen Lowrey of Amarillo, Texas. 3, 4. submitted on May 28, 2012, by Bill Kirchner of Tucson, Arizona. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.
