Coulterville in Randolph County, Illinois — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

First Fire Bell

Photographed by Thomas Smith, May 30, 2021

1. First Fire Bell Marker

Inscription. In July 1882 the Town Board appointed John Osborn and J.M. Jones to correspond with parties in Belleville for a hand Fire Engine which cost two hundred dollars, in August the same year the board bought the hose, cart, ladder, bucket and this fire bell. The first Fire house was on 4th St. and then in Feb. 1892 the town board bought the ground and built the second Fire House and City Hall; it was used till the 1950's. When the present Fire Building was built. May this Bell always remind us of the lives it saved through the years it was used.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Charity & Public Work • Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the Historic Bells series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1882.

Location. 38° 11.177′ N, 89° 36.376′ W. Marker is in Coulterville, Illinois, in Randolph County. It is on Illinois Route 13 0.1 miles S. Main, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Coulterville IL 62237, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Southern Illinois —

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Little Egypt.

It is also in the American Midwest,

in the Corn Belt,

and in the Great River Road Region.

Globally, it is in North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Viceroyalty of New France,

the territory of the Mississippian Culture,

and the Northwest Territory.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 7 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: To The Glory of God (a few steps from this marker); World War II Memorial (approx. 4.1 miles away); This Memorial is Dedicated in Honor and Memory (approx. 4.1 miles away); Honoring Those Who Served Their Country (approx. 4.4 miles away); MIA and POW Memorial (approx. 5.8 miles away); Gold Star Mothers Memorial (approx. 5.8 miles away); Amateur Trapshooting Association (approx. 6.1 miles away); Veterans Memorial (approx. 6.4 miles away).

Regarding First Fire Bell. Donated By the Family of Harry Hood

Photographed by Thomas Smith, May 30, 2021

2. First Fire Bell Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on June 4, 2021. It was originally submitted on May 31, 2021, by Thomas Smith of Waterloo, Ill. This page has been viewed 218 times since then and 19 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on May 31, 2021, by Thomas Smith of Waterloo, Ill. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.