Meeting House Bell - Willington, CT
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N 41° 52.565 W 072° 15.808
18T E 727081 N 4639639
An historical marker about the old Meeting House bell and the bell itself are located adjacent to the Meeting House in Willington, Connecticut.
Waymark Code: WM653Z
Location: Connecticut, United States
Date Posted: 04/04/2009
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member muddawber
Views: 12

The marker text reads as follows:

In 1876 this bell was bought from the First Congregational Church of Stafford for $140 and hung in the belfry of the new Meeting House.

In 1942 the bell rested in the entry when the tower was used as an observation post in World War II.

On July 4, 1973 the bell pedestal was dedicated by the townspeople.

Marker Name: None

Marker Type: Rural Roadside

Date Dedicated / Placed: 7/4/1973

Additional Information: Not listed

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