Little Falls in Morrison County, Minnesota — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)
The Bell
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., October 11, 2014
1. The Bell Marker
About the middle of January 1915, the convent bell was Blessed and placed in the Belfry of the Our Lady of the Angels Academy. Rev. Rather Barras preformed the ceremony. It was named, Michael, Ignatius, Francis, Anthony, Columba.
Erected by Holy Family Parish.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Churches & Religion • Communications • Education. In addition, it is included in the Historic Bells series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1915.
Location. 46° 2.028′ N, 94° 20.266′ W. Marker is in Little Falls, Minnesota, in Morrison County. Marker is on Riverwood Drive, 0.1 miles west of Minnesota Highway 75, on the left when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 18777 Riverwood Drive, Little Falls MN 56345, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. The Way of the Cross (here, next to this marker); Log Cabin (a few steps from this marker); Site of Foundation of the Missionary Franciscan Sisters of the Immaculate Conception (a few steps from this marker); The Monument (a few steps from this marker); Belle Prairie Church and Log Cabin (within shouting distance of this marker);
this page online
More about this marker. Bell and marker are in the Missionary Franciscan Sisters of the Immaculate Conception Memorial Garden, east of Holy Family Parish.
Also see . . .
1. Haven of Mercy Area Catholic Community. Website homepage (Submitted on March 17, 2024, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
2. C. S. Bell and His Bell Foundry. Tower Bells website entry (Submitted on November 1, 2014, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)
Additional commentary.
1. Spelling on the marker
The spelling has been taken verbatim from the marker, particularly the spelling of preformed.
— Submitted December 10, 2020.
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., October 11, 2014
2. The Bell and Marker
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., October 11, 2014
3. The Bell
Credits. This page was last revised on March 17, 2024. It was originally submitted on October 31, 2014, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 569 times since then and 30 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on October 31, 2014, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.
