Martha's Vineyard in West Tisbury in Dukes County, Massachusetts — The American Northeast (New England)
Dukes County Academy School Bell
Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, June 23, 2021
1. Dukes County Academy School Bell Marker
Dukes County Academy School Bell
This bell called children to class on this site from 1847 to 1924
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Education. In addition, it is included in the Historic Bells series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1847.
Location. 41° 22.842′ N, 70° 40.485′ W. Marker is in West Tisbury, Massachusetts, in Dukes County. It is on Martha's Vineyard. Marker is at the intersection of State Road and Sweet William Way, on the left when traveling north on State Road. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: West Tisbury MA 02575, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 7 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Alley's General Store (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); Heath Hen (approx. 1.2 miles away); Rev. Thomas Mayhew, Jr. (approx. 3.6 miles away); The Marine Hospital Cemetery (approx. 5.2 miles away); Pioneer Educators (approx. 6.1 miles away); Barber Hammond (approx. 6.3 miles away); The Liberty Pole (approx. 6.4 miles away); Tisbury Veterans Memorial (approx. 6˝ miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in West Tisbury.
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Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, June 23, 2021
2. Dukes County Academy School Bell and Marker
Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, June 23, 2021
3. Dukes County Academy School Bell
The bell includes the text "1835 G H H." This may refer to bellmaker George H. Holbrook of Brookfield, Massachusetts.
Credits. This page was last revised on February 10, 2023. It was originally submitted on July 28, 2021, by J. Makali Bruton of Accra, Ghana. This page has been viewed 116 times since then and 10 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on July 28, 2021, by J. Makali Bruton of Accra, Ghana.
