Glenville in Gilmer County, West Virginia — The American South (Appalachia)
Clemons Tower
Photographed By Craig Doda, December 27, 2021
1. Clemons Tower Marker
Inscription.
Clemons Tower. . The clock tower, affectionately known as the "light house on the hill", was constructed in 1899 where the bell had rung from the top of the Administration building. Several years later in 1953, Roy Clemons was hired by President Harry Heflin to work at Glenville State College. For 39 years he was responsible for winding the clock and maintaining it. The bell was removed in 2010 and relocated to this display area. In honor of his time spent caring for the bell, Glenville State College Classified Staff Council elected to dedicate the Bell House Building to Mr. Clemons, naming it Clemons Tower.
The clock tower, affectionately known as the "light house on the hill", was constructed in 1899 where the bell had rung from the top of the Administration building. Several years later in 1953, Roy Clemons was hired by President Harry Heflin to work at Glenville State College. For 39 years he was responsible for winding the clock and maintaining it. The bell was removed in 2010 and relocated to this display area. In honor of his time spent caring for the bell, Glenville State College Classified Staff Council elected to dedicate the Bell House Building to Mr. Clemons, naming it Clemons Tower.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Education. A significant historical year for this entry is 1899.
Location. 38° 56.155′ N, 80° 50.087′ W. Marker is in Glenville, West Virginia, in Gilmer County. Marker is on Lynn Street (County Road 5/3) 0.1 miles north of North Court Street, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 307 Lynn St, Glenville WV 26351, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Credits. This page was last revised on January 27, 2022. It was originally submitted on January 9, 2022, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. This page has been viewed 148 times since then and 21 times this year. Photos:1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on January 9, 2022, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.
