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

Inscription. 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 and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Education. In addition, it is included in the Historic Bells series list.

Location. 33° 57.398′ N, 83° 22.525′ W. Marker is in Athens, Georgia, in Athens-Clarke County. It 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.

Regionally, this marker

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is in the Classic City Area

and in the Piedmont.

It is also in the American South

and specifically in the Deep South.

Globally, it is in North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once the territory of the Mississippian Culture,

one of the original Thirteen Colonies,

one of the Confederate States of America,

and the Antebellum South.

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); The Red and Black (within shouting distance of this marker); Holmes/Hunter Academic Building (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); University of Georgia (about 300 feet away); Commeration of the Golden Anniversary of a Classic Partnership (about 400 feet away); Abraham Baldwin (about 400 feet away); Site of First Classes (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Athens.

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 1,277 times since then and 102 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.