Centerburg in Knox County, Ohio — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

This 1300 Lb. Bell

Photographed By Craig Doda, November 26, 2020

1. This 1300 Lb. Bell Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the 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 Work • Communications. 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. Marker 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.

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);

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To commemorate Knox County's first election on April 4, 1808 (within shouting distance of this marker); Memorial Roadside Park (approx. 0.3 miles away); Geographical Center Of Ohio (approx. 0.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Centerburg.

Photographed By Craig Doda, November 26, 2020

2. This 1300 Lb. Bell Marker

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 147 times since then and 57 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.