Bethalto in Madison County, Illinois — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Bethalto's Original Fire Bell
Volunteer Fire Service
1885 - 1985
This Bell Served The Community
From 1889 To 1933
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 1885.
Location. 38° 54.67′ N, 90° 2.372′ W. Marker is in Bethalto, Illinois, in Madison County. Marker is at the intersection of East Central Street and Vine Street, on the right when traveling east on East Central Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 118 E Central St, Bethalto IL 62010, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 4 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Village Hall (about 800 feet away, measured in a direct line); Veterans Memorial (approx. 0.3 miles away); Culp Lane Park (approx. 1.4 miles away); Civic Memorial Airport War Memorial (approx. 1.6 miles away); McDonnell Douglas F-4C (approx. 1.6 miles away); Revolutionary War Veterans (approx. 2.7 miles away); a different marker also named Veterans Memorial (approx. 3.7 miles away); Freedom Shrine (approx. 3.7 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Bethalto.
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