Details for The Nancy Lea Bell

Historical Marker — Atlas Number 5477008362

Data

Marker Number 8362
Atlas Number 5477008362
Marker Title The Nancy Lea Bell
Index Entry Lea, Nancy, Bell, The
Address
City Independence
County Washington
UTM Zone 14
UTM Easting 755066
UTM Northing 3357268
Subject Codes
Marker Year 1970
Recorded Texas Historic Landmark No
Marker Location Bell is at the intersection of FM 50 and FM 390, NW corner; marker is inside Baptist Historical Center, Independence.
Private Property No
Marker Condition In Situ
Marker Size Other - explain
Marker Text Given to Independence Baptist Church in 1856 by Mrs. Nancy Moffette Lea, in thanks for conversion of her son-in-law, Sam Houston, first president of the Republic of Texas. Cast in copper and tin, for soft tone, by Meneely Foundry, New York. Broken in fall from belfry, 1969.

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