Volcano in Amador County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)

The Thomas Starr King Bell

Thomas Starr King Bell Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Matt "Benjamin Franklin" Havens

1. Thomas Starr King Bell Marker

Inscription. The Thomas Starr King Bell was donated to the town of Volcano by Unitarian preacher Thomas Starr King in 1862, who was greatful to the town for its support for the Union and the election of Abraham Lincoln. The bell was originally located at the Methodist Cemetery but when that was destroyed by fire it was moved to the present location.

The bell is Vickers cast steel and was manufactured in Sheffield, England.

The James W. #49 Outpost of the Yerba Buena Lodge #1
Capitulus Redivivus of the Ancient and Honorable Order of E Clampus Vitus
Dedicates this plaque for the sesquicentennial anniversary of the Mr. King donation.

Erected 2012 by James W. Marshall #49 Outpost of the Yerba Buena Lodge #1, Capitulus Redivivus of the Ancient and Honorable Order of E Clampus.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Landmarks. In addition, it is included in the E Clampus Vitus, the Former U.S. Presidents: #16 Abraham Lincoln, the Historic Bells, and the Unitarian Universalism (UUism) series lists. A significant historical year for this entry is 1862.

Location. 38° 26.577′ N, 120° 37.86′ W. Marker is in Volcano, California, in Amador County. Marker

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is at the intersection of Emigrant Trail and Consolation Street on Emigrant Trail. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 16300-16302 Emigrant Trail, Volcano CA 95689, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. The Old Bavarian Brewery (a few steps from this marker); Union Hotel (a few steps from this marker); Astronomical Observatory (within shouting distance of this marker); Volcano (within shouting distance of this marker); Soldier Gulch (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Volcano (within shouting distance of this marker); Carlo Andrea Dondero (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); General Store (about 300 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Volcano.

2. Thomas Starr King Bell Marker

Marker is being transported to the site.

Walking Tour Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By James King, July 20, 2015

3. Walking Tour Marker

1862
Starr King Bell
The bell was donated to Volcano by Unitarian Preacher Thomas Starr King who was grateful to the town for its support of the Union and the election of Abraham Lincoln. The bell was originally located at the Methodist Cemetery. The bell is Vickers cast steel and was manufactured in Sheffield, England.

Starr King Bell, ca. 1863 image. Click for full size.

4. Starr King Bell, ca. 1863

Credits. This page was last revised on March 19, 2021. It was originally submitted on February 8, 2017, by Frank Gunshow Sanchez of Hollister, California. This page has been viewed 493 times since then and 18 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on February 8, 2017, by Frank Gunshow Sanchez of Hollister, California. 2. submitted on February 8, 2017. 3. submitted on August 6, 2017, by James King of San Miguel, California. 4. submitted on October 28, 2008. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.

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