Columbus in Platte County, Nebraska — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)

Congregational Church Bell

Linwood, Nebraska

Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., February 18, 2012

1. Congregational Church Bell Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

Inscribed on the Bell:
Mc Shane Bell Foundry
Henry McShane & Co.
Baltimore, Md
Weight: 795 lbs.

The records for the bell and the church were destroyed in a flood. The bronze bell carried no date. The church closed in the early 1970's.

Erected 1992 by Columbus Community Foundation, Columbus Area Chamber of Commerce, and Concerned Citizens and Organizations.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Churches & Religion • Communications. In addition, it is included in the Historic Bells series list.

Location. 41° 25.369′ N, 97° 22.113′ W. Marker is in Columbus, Nebraska, in Platte County. Marker is on 33rd Avenue (U.S. 30/81) near 7th Street, on the right when traveling south. Belltower is in Pawnee Park. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Columbus NE 68601, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. St. Bernard Catholic Church Bell (here, next to this marker); a different marker also named St. Bernard Catholic Church Bell

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(here, next to this marker); a different marker also named St. Bernard Catholic Church Bell (here, next to this marker); Good Shepherd Lutheran Church Bell (here, next to this marker); North Branch, Oregon Trail (a few steps from this marker); United Methodist Church Bell (a few steps from this marker); St. Michael's Catholic Church Bell (a few steps from this marker); a different marker also named United Methodist Church Bell (a few steps from this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Columbus.

Congregational Church Bell image. Click for full size.

Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., February 18, 2012

2. Congregational Church Bell

Quincentenary Bell Tower (North) image. Click for full size.

Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., February 18, 2012

3. Quincentenary Bell Tower (North)

Congregational Church Bell in center

The Columbus Quincentenary Belltower image. Click for full size.

Photographed By William Fischer, Jr.

4. The Columbus Quincentenary Belltower

Credits. This page was last revised on August 13, 2020. It was originally submitted on September 28, 2012, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 403 times since then and 31 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on September 28, 2012, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.