Wormleysburg in Cumberland County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
The Original Fire Bell
Wormleysburg Fire Company No. 1
Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, September 29, 2016
1. The Original Fire Bell Marker
This bell once served as the original means of summoning volunteers of the community when there was a fire. It was hung in the belfry of the old Borough Building.Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Charity & Public Work. In addition, it is included in the Historic Bells series list.
Location. 40° 15.156′ N, 76° 53.809′ W. Marker is in Wormleysburg, Pennsylvania, in Cumberland County. Marker is at the intersection of Market Street and South Second Street, on the left when traveling east on Market Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 18 Market Street, Lemoyne PA 17043, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. The Wormleysburg School (a few steps from this marker); Harrisburg (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Lemoyne Veterans Memorial (about 600 feet away); Lemoyne - Bridgeport Heights (approx. 0.2 miles away); John Wormley (approx. 0.3 miles away); Evolution of Harrisburg's Skyline (approx. half
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Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, September 29, 2016
2. The Original Fire Bell Marker - Wide View
Located on the lawn of the borough hall, the two Wormleysburg bells are visible here. The closer of the two was for the Wormleysburg School, and the further is the original Fire Bell, with its marker.
Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, September 29, 2016
3. The Original Fire Bell
The bell was cast at the Buckeye Bell Foundry in 1910.
Credits. This page was last revised on December 18, 2017. It was originally submitted on December 18, 2017, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 213 times since then and 28 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on December 18, 2017, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.
