Gainesville in Alachua County, Florida — The American South (South Atlantic)
Century Tower Carillon
University of Florida
Photographed by Brandon D Cross, May 24, 2020
1. Century Tower Carillon Marker
of all good things both human and divine”
The Bells of the
Century Tower Carillon
were cast in 1976 by Koninklijke Eijsbouts of Asten, the Netherlands, and were first rung from this tower on May 14, 1979. Upon the recommendation of President and Mrs. Robert Q. Marston, the carillon is a gift to the campus from students, both past and present, and stands at the center of the community of scholars, marking the movement of time, heralding occasions of importance in the lives of its people, and pealing music of all ages to delight the common spirit.
Erected by University of Florida.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Education. In addition, it is included in the Historic Bells series list.
Location. 29° 38.921′ N, 82° 20.597′ W. Marker is in Gainesville, Florida, in Alachua County. It is at the intersection of Newell Drive and Stadium Drive, on the left when traveling north on Newell Drive. The marker is located within the University of Florida Campus.
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Regionally, this marker is in North Florida. It is also in the American South. Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region, North America, a Gulf of Mexico state, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain, the territory of the Mississippian Culture, one of the Confederate States of America, and the Antebellum South.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: This Tower (a few steps from this marker); Ralph D. Turlington (within shouting distance of this marker); Turlington Rock, 1984 (within shouting distance of this marker); Robert Marston Science Library (within shouting distance of this marker); University of Florida (within shouting distance of this marker); African Studies (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); University Auditorium (about 400 feet away); Grinter Hall (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in
Photographed by Brandon D Cross, May 24, 2020
2. Century Tower Carillon Marker
Also see . . . Details of the 61-bell carillon. (Submitted on September 4, 2020, by Carl Scott Zimmerman of Kirkwood, Missouri.)
Photographed by Brandon D Cross, May 24, 2020
3. Century Tower
Credits. This page was last revised on September 5, 2020. It was originally submitted on June 10, 2020, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida. This page has been viewed 465 times since then and 42 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on June 10, 2020, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.
