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The Nancy Lea Bell

Independence, Washington County

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.

Marker Details

Address
Location Description Bell is at the intersection of FM 50 and FM 390, NW corner; marker is inside Baptist Historical Center, Independence.
Marker # 8362
Dedicated 1970
Size, Type Other - explain
Code
Latitude, Longitude 30.32037, -96.3473

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