Moulton in Lavaca County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Sam and Will Moore Institute Bell
Photographed by James Hulse, January 2, 2021
1. Sam and Will Moore Institute Bell Marker
At institute's opening (1901), this bell rang the school day hours and soon became town's fire alarm. Its proudest day of civic use was November 11, 1918, when it sounded news of the armistice ending World War I. Discarded in 1939, it was restored in 1973.
Erected by ex-students and friends
Erected 1973 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 4511.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Education. In addition, it is included in the Historic Bells series list. A significant historical date for this entry is November 11, 1918.
Location. 29° 34.709′ N, 97° 8.883′ W. Marker is in Moulton, Texas, in Lavaca County. It is at the intersection of Bobkat Drive and North Pecan Street, on the left when traveling east on Bobkat Drive. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 400 Bobkat Drive, Moulton TX 77975, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in the American South and on the Gulf Coast. Globally, it is in 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 Republic of Texas, 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: Sam and Will Moore Institute (within shouting distance of this marker); St. Josephs Catholic Church (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); Zion Lutheran Church (about 500 feet away); Dr. Hugo J. Strieder (approx. Ό mile away); Site of the Camp of the Texas Army (approx. 0.3 miles away); Moulton (approx. 0.3 miles away); Old Boehm Store (approx. 0.3 miles away); Adolph Hofner (approx. 0.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Moulton.
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Photographed by James Hulse, January 2, 2021
2. Sam and Will Moore Institute Bell Marker
Photographed by James Hulse, January 2, 2021
3. Sam and Will Moore Institute Bell Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on January 8, 2021. It was originally submitted on January 7, 2021, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 343 times since then and 19 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on January 8, 2021, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.
