Central Campus in Albuquerque in Bernalillo County, New Mexico — The American Mountains (Southwest)
Bell of the USS New Mexico
Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, August 23, 2021
1. Bell of the USS New Mexico Marker
In this structure hangs the ship's bell of the
USS New Mexico
as a memorial to those men and women who served their country in World War II.
Dedicated April 17, 1948
On loan courtesy of the Naval History and Heritage Command and obtained through services of
Alpha Phi Omega and The USS New Mexico Crew
Topics and series. This memorial is listed in these topic lists: War, World II • Waterways & Vessels. In addition, it is included in the Historic Bells series list.
Location. 35° 5.075′ N, 106° 37.218′ W. Marker is in Albuquerque, New Mexico, in Bernalillo County. It is in Central Campus. Memorial is on Roma Avenue Northeast west of Common Mall, on the right when traveling west. The bell and marker are south of the Zimmerman Library on the University of New Mexico campus. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Albuquerque NM 87106, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Ferrel Heady (within shouting distance of this marker); Clarita Garcia de Aranda Allison / Flamenco (about 600 feet away, measured in a direct line); University House (about 700 feet away); Scholes Hall (approx. 0.2 miles away); Alumni Memorial Chapel (approx. ¼ mile away);
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Also see . . . USS New Mexico (BB-40) at Wikipedia. (Submitted on September 10, 2021, by J. Makali Bruton of Accra, Ghana.)
Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, August 23, 2021
2. Bell of the USS New Mexico and Marker
Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, August 23, 2021
3. Bell of the USS New Mexico and Marker
Zimmerman Library is in the background in this view.
Credits. This page was last revised on February 2, 2023. It was originally submitted on September 10, 2021, by J. Makali Bruton of Accra, Ghana. This page has been viewed 184 times since then and 23 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on September 10, 2021, by J. Makali Bruton of Accra, Ghana.
