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This 1300 Lb. Bell

 
 
This 1300 Lb. Bell Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed by Craig Doda, November 26, 2020
1. This 1300 Lb. Bell Marker
Inscription. This 1300 lb. bell was made in Hillsboro Ohio in 1882 purchased by Hilliar Twp. trustees in 1891 erected by Centerburg V.F.D. Oct. 20, 1972
 
Erected 1972 by Centerburg V. F. D.
 
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Charity & Public WorkCommunications. In addition, it is included in the Historic Bells series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1882.
 
Location. 40° 18.307′ N, 82° 41.746′ W. Marker is in Centerburg, Ohio, in Knox County. It is on North Clayton Street north of East Main Street (Route 36), on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 24 E Main St, Centerburg OH 43011, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Amish Country. It is also in the American Midwest and in the Corn Belt. Globally, it is in North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Haudenosaunee (Iroquois) Confederacy, the territory of the Mississippian Culture, and the Northwest Territory.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: General Daniel Harris Reynolds, C.S.A. (a few steps from this marker); Circa 1890 (within shouting distance of this marker); Circa 1910 (within shouting distance of this marker); Circa 1920 (within shouting distance of this marker); Circa 1930 (within shouting distance of this marker); To commemorate Knox County's first election on April 4, 1808 (within shouting distance of this marker); Feed & Grain Mill
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(approx. 0.2 miles away); Memorial Roadside Park (approx. 0.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Centerburg.
 
This 1300 Lb. Bell Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed by Craig Doda, November 26, 2020
2. This 1300 Lb. Bell Marker
This 1300 Lb. Bell Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed by Craig Doda, November 26, 2020
3. This 1300 Lb. Bell Marker
 
 
Credits. This page was last revised on February 17, 2021. It was originally submitted on February 15, 2021, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. This page has been viewed 370 times since then and 19 times this year. Photos:   1, 2, 3. submitted on February 15, 2021, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.
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