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| Add Photo — Add Link — Add Commentary — Correct this page — Print | | Fountain Valley in Orange County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal) |
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School Bell
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| | | |  By Greg Ullman, September 12, 2012 | |
| | | 1. School Bell Marker | | | Inscription. In 1900, the Wardlow Family donated one acre of farm land for a school located on this site. This bell is from the first school in Fountain Valley. Location. 33° 42.138′ N, 117° 57.804′ W. Marker is in Fountain Valley, California, in Orange County. Marker is at the intersection of Bushard Street and Talbert Avenue, on the right when traveling south on Bushard Street. Click for map. The marker is mounted on the wall at the northwest entrance to the Senior Center building which sits on the corner. Marker is in this post office area: Fountain Valley CA 92708, United States of America. Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Wardlow Home / Red Car (within shouting distance of this marker); First City Hall / First School (within shouting distance of this marker); Talbert Drainage District (within shouting distance of this marker); Blacksmith Shops (about 300 feet away, in a direct line); Original Circus Site / First Post Office / Country Stores (about 400 feet away); Talbert Home (about 700 feet away); "All Saints Anglican Church" (about 700 feet away); Section Houses (approx. 0.2 miles away). Click for a list of all markers in Fountain Valley. |
| | | |  By Greg Ullman, September 12, 2012 | |
| | | 2. School Bell and Marker | | This marker is the smaller one on the left. The plaque seen on the right is a dedication plaque for the building. | | |
| | | | |  By Greg Ullman, September 12, 2012 | |
| | | 3. A Closer View of the Bell | | |
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Credits. This page originally submitted on September 15, 2012, by Greg Ullman of Fountain Valley, California. This page has been viewed 80 times since then. Last updated on September 24, 2012, by Greg Ullman of Fountain Valley, California. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on September 15, 2012, by Greg Ullman of Fountain Valley, California. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page. | | Add Photo — Add Link — Add Commentary — Correct this page — Print |
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