Fernland Historical Park - Montgomery, TX
Posted by: 
WalksfarTX
N 30° 23.583 W 095° 41.378
15R E 241572 N 3365410
The China Chapel Bell was donated to Fernland Park and now hangs in a new bell tower in the NE corner of the park.
Waymark Code: WMQPMW
Location: Texas, United States
Date Posted: 03/13/2016
Views: 4
Part of the text on the plaque on the tower:
The bell belonged to the China Chapel United Methodist Church of Montgomery, TX. The church, organized by freed slaves shortly after emancipation, it is still active today.
The bell had been donated to the church by the Willis Brothers who operated a mercantile business in Montgomery at the time.
The bell was donated to Fernland in Sept. 2010.
Address of Tower:
20774 Eva St.
Montgomery, TX USA
77356
Still Operational: yes
Number of bells in tower?: 1
Rate tower: 
Tours or visits allowed in tower?: Yes
Relevant website?: Not listed
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Visit Instructions:
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