Troy in Bradford County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Oscoluwa Engine & Hose Company Fire Bell
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., June 24, 2018
1. Oscoluwa Engine & Hose Company Fire Bell Marker
cast in 1874
hung in the Old Firehouse
of the
Oscoluwa Engine & Hose Company
and for over half a century
sounded the alarm
when fire threatened this community
Erected on this site
in honor of
Troy Firemen
Past, Present and Future
by People of Troy
A.D. 1955
Erected 1955 by the People of Troy.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Charity & Public Work • Communications • Man-Made Features. In addition, it is included in the Historic Bells series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1874.
Location. 41° 47.171′ N, 76° 47.177′ W. Marker is in Troy, Pennsylvania, in Bradford County. Marker is at the intersection of Elmira Street (Pennsylvania Route 6) and Main Street, on the right when traveling east on Elmira Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 64 Elmira Street, Troy PA 16947, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 10 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Van Dyne Civic Building (a few steps from this marker); Veterans Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); First Presbyterian Church (approx. 0.2 miles away); a different marker also
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Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., June 24, 2018
2. Oscoluwa Engine & Hose Company Fire Bell and Marker
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., June 24, 2018
3. Oscoluwa Engine & Hose Company Fire Bell and Marker
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., June 24, 2018
4. Oscoluwa Engine & Hose Company Fire Bell Foundry Mark
Credits. This page was last revised on July 17, 2018. It was originally submitted on July 17, 2018, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 127 times since then and 16 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on July 17, 2018, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.
