Athens in Athens-Clarke County, Georgia — The American South (South Atlantic)
Chapel Bell
Photographed By Darren Jefferson Clay, June 19, 2021
1. Chapel Bell Marker
Originally used to call students to
classes, chapel services, and specials
events, the University of Georgia
chapel bell was cast by George
Holbrook of Medway, Massachusetts
in 1835. The bell's arrival on campus
is shrouded in mystery, but it is
believed to have replaced an earlier
bell between 1903 and 1911.
Now primarily used to toll Georgia
football victories, the chapel bell
has weathered stolen clappers,,
rivalries, and a brief career as a
World War II air raid siren.
The bell has been housed
in its present location since circa
1913, the tower and bell restoration
were completed in August 2008.Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Education.
Location. 33° 57.398′ N, 83° 22.525′ W. Marker is in Athens, Georgia, in Athens-Clarke County. Marker is on Herty Drive, on the left when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 109 Herty Dr, Athens GA 30602, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Robert Toombs Oak (within shouting distance of this marker); Herty Field (within shouting distance of this marker);
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Photographed By Darren Jefferson Clay, June 19, 2021
2. Chapel Bell Marker
Photographed By Darren Jefferson Clay, June 19, 2021
3. Chapel Bell Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on July 8, 2021. It was originally submitted on June 21, 2021, by Darren Jefferson Clay of Duluth, Georgia. This page has been viewed 207 times since then and 111 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on June 21, 2021, by Darren Jefferson Clay of Duluth, Georgia. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
