First Church Bell

First Church Bell (HM11QR)

Location: Canadian, TX 79014 Hemphill County
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Country: United States of America
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N 35° 54.681', W 100° 22.908'

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Bought in 1890 and placed in old Presbyterian Church, used by several faiths. Was first church bell in Canadian, Hemphill County.

Congregation held suppers and other projects to repay bank loan on bell.

Later bell was moved to new Presbyterian Church and still is used today.
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HM NumberHM11QR
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Marker Number1721
Year Placed1967
Placed ByState Historical Survey Committee
Marker ConditionNo reports yet
Date Added Saturday, October 11th, 2014 at 11:51pm PDT -07:00
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UTM (WGS84 Datum)14S E 375318 N 3974997
Decimal Degrees35.91135000, -100.38180000
Degrees and Decimal MinutesN 35° 54.681', W 100° 22.908'
Degrees, Minutes and Seconds35° 54' 40.86" N, 100° 22' 54.48" W
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Area Code(s)806
Closest Postal AddressAt or near 600-698 E Purcell Ave, Canadian TX 79014, US
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