Middlefield in Middlesex County, Connecticut — The American Northeast (New England)

Congregational Church Bell

Photographed By Michael Herrick, May 18, 2016

1. Congregational Church Bell Marker

Inscription. This Bell Originally Hung
In The Congregational
Church Which Stood On
This Site 1842 to 1941
Donated To
The Town of Middlefield
By
Lorraine Sibley and Family
In Memory Of
John D. Sibley
1976

Erected 1976.

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.

Location. 41° 31.013′ N, 72° 42.721′ W. Marker is in Middlefield, Connecticut, in Middlesex County. Marker is at the intersection of Jackson Hill Road and Main Street (Connecticut Route 157), on the right when traveling north on Jackson Hill Road. Located in front of the Middlefield Volunteer Fire Company. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 406 Jackson Hill Road, Middlefield CT 06455, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 3 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Middlefield-Rockfall World War II and Korean Conflict Monument (a few steps from this marker); Middlefield Honor Roll (a few steps from this marker); Middlefield-Rockfall Vietnam War Monument (a few steps from this marker); Site of Old Town Hall (within shouting distance of this marker); Middlefield 9/11 Memorial

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(within shouting distance of this marker); Middlefield (about 700 feet away, measured in a direct line); Charter Oak Tree (about 700 feet away); Connecticut Police Memorial (approx. 2.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Middlefield.

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Photographed By Michael Herrick, May 18, 2016

2. Congregational Church Bell

Photographed By Michael Herrick, May 18, 2016

3. Congregational Church Bell

(inscription on the bell )
Mc Shane Bell Foundry Co.
Baltimore, MD.
1850. Recast 1906

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on May 24, 2016, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut. This page has been viewed 299 times since then and 23 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on May 24, 2016, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.