The Nancy Lea Bell
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.
30.3198° N, 96.3472° W
Where to Find It
Bell is at the intersection of FM 50 and FM 390, NW corner; marker is inside Baptist Historical Center, Independence.
Nearby Markers
- <0.1 mi E Houston-Lea Family Cemetery Independence
- <0.1 mi E Margaret M. Lea Houston Independence
- <0.1 mi E Old Baptist Church Independence
- 0.1 mi E Margaret Lea Houston Home Independence
- 0.1 mi E Site of Independence School Independence
- 0.1 mi E Site of Mustering of a Unit of Hood's Texas Brigade, C.S.A. Independence