Bell Tower - Amory Chapel - Boca Grande, Florida, USA
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BoomersOTR
N 26° 43.100 W 082° 15.728
17R E 374460 N 2955860
Bell tower located at the Amory Chapel in the Gasparilla Island State Park.
Waymark Code: WM1037J
Location: Florida, United States
Date Posted: 02/17/2019
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Shiloh Baptist Church, known today as Amory Memorial Chapel, is located near Port Boca Grande Lighthouse in Gasparilla Island State Park. It was built in 1959 by Louise and Roger Amory for the Black community who lived on Gasparilla Island.
Facing the Gulf of Mexico are the doors to the Chapel with a bell tower above. It is not known if the bell tower is still in use.
Address of Tower:
880 Belcher Road
Boca Grande, FL USA
33921
Number of bells in tower?: 1
Relevant website?: [Web Link]
Rate tower: 
Tours or visits allowed in tower?: No
Still Operational: Not Listed
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