Near Vienna in Fairfax County, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)

The Bell of Peace and Harmony

Photographed by Devry Becker Jones (CC0), June 13, 2020

1. The Bell of Peace and Harmony Marker

Inscription.
"The Bell of Peace and Harmony" was donated by Gyunggido Province as a symbol of peace and partnership. The Korean Bell Garden is the first Korean Bell Garden constructed in the United States.

Gyunggido Province, with its long history of strong sisterhood alliance with the Commonwealth of Virginia, donated "The Bell of Peace and Harmony" to further cultural exchange with the United States of America.

Erected by Korean American Cultural Committee; NOVA Parks.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Horticulture & Forestry • Man-Made Features • Peace. In addition, it is included in the Historic Bells, and the NOVA Parks series lists. A significant historical year for this entry is 2012.

Location. 38° 56.207′ N, 77° 17.091′ W. Marker is near Vienna, Virginia, in Fairfax County. It is on Beulah Road south of Chathams Ford Drive, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1624 Beulah Rd, Vienna VA 22182, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in the Washington Metropolitan Area

and in Northern

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Virginia.

It is also in the American South,

specifically in the Upper South,

and in the Mid-Atlantic.

Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region,

North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once the territory of the Mississippian Culture,

one of the original Thirteen Colonies,

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: The Korean Bell Garden at Meadowlark Botanical Gardens (within shouting distance of this marker); The Purpose of the Korean Bell Garden (within shouting distance of this marker); Metasequoia glyptostroboides (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); Jeju Dolhareubang (about 500 feet away); The Springhouse (about 700 feet away); Gardiner C. Means and Caroline F. Ware (approx. 0.2 miles away); The Cabin (approx. 0.2 miles away); The Means-Ware Farm (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Vienna.

Photographed by Devry Becker Jones (CC0), June 13, 2020

2. The Bell of Peace and Harmony Marker

The bell can be seen in the background.

Credits. This page was last revised on May 16, 2022. It was originally submitted on June 14, 2020, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 350 times since then and 13 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 14, 2020, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.