Rockville in Parke County, Indiana — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Two Bells molded into One Bell
Courtesy:: Parke County Historical Society
1. Two Bells molded into One Bell Marker
This Bell
was moulded by fusing the Bells of the
Old and New School Presbyterian Churches
of Rockville
after uniting in 1869.
The Bell Tower
was restored 1950 by memorial gifts to
John H. Sherrard, Pastor, 1888 — 1895
and to other members.
Ring Out O Bell to the Glory of God!
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Churches & Religion. In addition, it is included in the Historic Bells series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1869.
Location. Marker is missing. It was located near 39° 45.705′ N, 87° 13.765′ W. Marker was in Rockville, Indiana, in Parke County. Marker was on South Market Street north of West High Street, on the left when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker was at or near this postal address: 130 South Market Street, Rockville IN 47872, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this location. World War Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Korea (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Honor Roll
this page online
Photographed By Courtesy:: Marilyn S. Wolf, September 23, 2012
2. Missing Marker - - Two Bells molded into One Bell Marker
Here is the place where the missing marker should be located.
Photographed By Courtesy:: Marilyn S. Wolf, September 23, 2012
3. The Presbyterian Bell Tower
Photographed By Courtesy:: Marilyn S. Wolf, September 23, 2012
4. Bell Tower and the Presbyterian Church
Photographed By Courtesy:: Marilyn S. Wolf, September 23, 2012
5. Other View - - Presbyterian Church
Photographed By Phil Millspaugh, October 4, 2013
6. Two Bells molded into One Bell Marker
Photographed By Phil Millspaugh, October 4, 2013
7. Two Bells molded into One Bell Marker
Photographed By Phil Millspaugh, October 4, 2013
8. Two Bells molded into One Bell Marker
Photographed By Phil Millspaugh, October 4, 2013
9. Two Bells molded into One Bell Marker
Photographed By Phil Millspaugh, October 4, 2013
10. Two Bells molded into One Bell Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on January 2, 2023. It was originally submitted on September 26, 2012, by Al Wolf of Veedersburg, Indiana. This page has been viewed 652 times since then and 121 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on September 26, 2012, by Al Wolf of Veedersburg, Indiana. 6, 7, 8, 9, 10. submitted on October 7, 2013, by Phil Millspaugh of Terre Haute, Indiana.
