School Bell
From Old Academy Building, Broad Street, Middletown.
Cast by John Wilbank, Philadelphia, 1827
Moved to this location: March 3, 2008
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Communications • Education. In addition, it is included in the Historic Bells series list. A significant historical date for this entry is March 3, 2008.
Location. 39° 26.92′ N, 75° 43.044′ W. Marker is in Middletown, Delaware, in New Castle County. Marker is on West Green Street just west of South Broad Street (Delaware Route 71), on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 17 W Green St, Middletown DE 19709, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Witherspoon Tavern (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Middletown (about 300 feet away); Middletown World War I Memorial (about 400 feet away); Forest Presbyterian Church (about 400 feet away); Bethesda Methodist Church (approx. 0.2 miles away); Middletown Academy (approx. 0.2 miles away); Union Lodge No. 5 A.F.&A.M. (approx. 0.3 miles away); Louis L. Redding Comprehensive High School (approx. half a mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Middletown.
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