St. Beulah Christian Methodist Episcopal Church Bell - Pittsburg, TX
N 32° 59.627 W 094° 58.365
15S E 315685 N 3652325
An old bell stands in front of historic St. Beulah Christian Methodist Episcopal Church at 103 Lewis St, Pittsburg, TX.
Waymark Code: WM10166
Location: Texas, United States
Date Posted: 02/06/2019
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The bell and its yoke are secured to two concrete supports, facing Lewis St. Painted gray, the bell looks to be in excellent condition, and while the manufacturer is a bit difficult to make out, this is a #33 bell created by The Gould's Manufacturing Company, Seneca Falls, NY. Originally Downs & Co, once S.S. Gould became involved in 1855, the company took on his name, and they manufactured bells well into the 20th century. This bell could have belonged to another sanctuary or is here for looks, or it could have occupied one of the sanctuary's two towers at one time.
The church itself lacks any significant Internet presence beyond web-spidered listings and occasional references. The sanctuary is a Recorded Texas Historic Landmark, and a 1985 Texas Historical Marker provides some history:
The C.M.E. Church in Pittsburg was organized by the Rev. Joseph Lloyd, who came here between 1870 and 1889. The name St. Beulah was adopted after this sanctuary was constructed in 1896. The wood frame Gothic Revival building has an asymmetrical facade with two towers of differing sizes. The stained glass lancet windows were donated by various members of the congregation.
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