First Church Bell

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.

Marker is at the intersection of East Purcell Avenue and South 6th Street, on the left when traveling east on East Purcell Avenue.

Courtesy hmdb.org

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