Stockbridge in Berkshire County, Massachusetts — The American Northeast (New England)

Stockbridge Chime Tower

Photographed by Michael Herrick, August 19, 2012

1. Stockbridge Chime Tower Marker

Inscription. This Memorial Tower marks the spot where stood the Little Church in the wilderness in which John Sergeant preached to the Stockbridge Indians in 1739.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Indigenous Peoples and Communities • Religion & Religious Structures. In addition, it is included in the Historic Bells series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1739.

Location. 42° 17.02′ N, 73° 19.189′ W. Marker is in Stockbridge, Massachusetts, in Berkshire County. It is at the intersection of Main Street (Route 102) and Church Street, on the left when traveling west on Main Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Stockbridge MA 01262, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Massachusetts’ Berkshires.

It is also in the American Northeast

and in New England.

Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region,

North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once one of the original Thirteen Colonies.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Stockbridge World War II Monument (a few steps from this marker); Stockbridge Korean War Monument (a few steps from this marker); Stockbridge Vietnam War Monument (a few steps from this marker); Stockbridge World War I Monument (a few steps from this marker); Stockbridge Civil War Monument (approx. 0.4 miles away); The Antique Shop Building (approx. half a mile away); A Day In The Life (approx. 0.8 miles away); Norman Rockwell’s Studio (approx. 0.8 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Stockbridge.

Regarding Stockbridge Chime Tower.

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Officially called Dudley Field Memorial Tower, but known as the Children's Chime Tower, bells are rung at 5:30pm every evening between apple blossom time and the first frost on the pumpkins.

Also see . . . Stockbridge Mission Tower at Tower Bells. (Submitted on September 6, 2012, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.)

Stockbridge Chime Tower image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Michael Herrick, August 19, 2012

2. Stockbridge Chime Tower

Photographed by Michael Herrick, August 19, 2012

3. Stockbridge Chime Tower

Stockbridge's Monuments to Veterans are located near the Chime Tower

Credits. This page was last revised on September 30, 2020. It was originally submitted on September 6, 2012, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut. This page has been viewed 1,114 times since then and 23 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on September 6, 2012, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.