Delta in Delta County, Colorado — The American Mountains (Southwest)

Central School Bell

Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., October 12, 2020

1. Central School Bell Marker

Inscription.

From Delta's first school, 1884 to 1963. This bell hangs under the Lincoln School cupola, which never had a bell because the two schools were located so close.

Erected by Delta County Historical Society.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Communications • Education. In addition, it is included in the Historic Bells series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1884.

Location. 38° 44.589′ N, 108° 4.208′ W. Marker is in Delta, Colorado, in Delta County. It is on 3rd Street east of Main Street (U.S. 50), on the left when traveling east. Marker is on the Delta County Museum grounds. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 251 Meeker Street, Delta CO 81416, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in the Western Slope.

It is also in the American Mountain West

and in Colorado Plateau.

Globally, it is in North America,

the Rocky Mountains,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once Mexico’s Alta California.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Mangum Memorial Wind-Chime (here, next to this marker); Delta Jail - 1890 (here, next to this marker); Robert E. Lee Steamboat Bell (here, next to this marker); Leslie J. Savage Big Bell Collection (a few steps from this marker); Site of Farmers and Merchants Bank (within shouting distance of this marker); 326 Main, 100 Years a Hardware Store (within shouting

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distance of this marker); Simpson-Sanders Bldg. (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Delta County Bank Building (about 300 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Delta.

Central School Bell image. Click for full size.

Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., October 12, 2020

2. Central School Bell

The marker is on the 1890 Jail wall,
behind the cupola and bell.

Credits. This page was last revised on October 25, 2021. It was originally submitted on November 8, 2020, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio. This page has been viewed 315 times since then and 18 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on November 8, 2020, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio.