The Nancy Lea Bell

Historical marker location:

Independence, Texas

( Bell is at the intersection of FM 50 and FM 390, NW corner; marker is inside Baptist Historical Center, Independence.)

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.