Independence in Montgomery County, Kansas — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)

Stoddard - Thompson Memorial Bell

Mrs. S.A. Stoddard, 1872; Frank Thompson, 1990

Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., December 18, 2011

1. Stoddard - Thompson Memorial Bell Marker

Inscription. The Mite Society of the First Presbyterian Church presented this bell in 1872 in memory of Mrs. S.A. Stoddard, wife of the first pastor. This historic church bell was erected in the courtyard in November 1990 in memory of Frank Thompson through gifts by friends and his wife, Lucy.

Erected 1990 by Lucy Thompson and Friends.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Communications • Religion & Religious Structures • Women. In addition, it is included in the Historic Bells series list. A significant historical month for this entry is November 1990.

Location. 37° 13.303′ N, 95° 42.254′ W. Marker is in Independence, Kansas, in Montgomery County. It is at the intersection of 5th Street and Maple Street, on the right when traveling south on 5th Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 201 South 5th Street, Independence KS 67301, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Eastern Kansas. It is also in the American Midwest,

in the Corn Belt,

on the prairies,

and on the Southern Plains.

Globally, it is in North America,

the Western

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Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain

and also the Louisiana Purchase.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Etchen Studebaker Sales & Service (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); Kansas City Long Distance Telephone Co. (about 500 feet away); Kasigan Oil, Gas & Power Company (about 700 feet away); Merchants Transfer & Storage Company (about 700 feet away); Zutz & Son Grocery Warehouse (about 800 feet away); Brunswick Bowling Alley (about 800 feet away); Brinkman's Grocery Store/Opera House (about 800 feet away); Thomas B. Covell Dry Goods Store (about 800 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Independence.

Also see . . . History of First Presbyterian Church, Independence KS. Church website entry (Submitted on November 27, 2012, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio.)

Stoddard - Thompson Memorial Bell and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., December 18, 2011

2. Stoddard - Thompson Memorial Bell and Marker

First Presbyterian Church Cornerstone image. Click for full size.

Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., December 18, 2011

3. First Presbyterian Church Cornerstone

First Presbyterian Church, Independence KS image. Click for full size.

Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., December 18, 2011

4. First Presbyterian Church, Independence KS

Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., December 18, 2011

5. First Presbyterian Church, Independence KS

Credits. This page was last revised on August 1, 2026. It was originally submitted on November 27, 2012, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio. This page has been viewed 688 times since then and 35 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on November 27, 2012, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio.