Bastrop in Bastrop County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)

Old Bastrop Academy Bell

Photographed by James Hulse, April 15, 2022

1. Old Bastrop Academy Bell Marker

Inscription. Cast 1850. Bastrop Ladies collected money, and bell was brought here in 1851 by steamer "Water Mockasin". In 1892, no longer used to summon school classes, it was placed in a cupola at the Methodist church; since 1928, in this campanile. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1966

2nd Plaque
Bastrop Historic Landmark

Erected 1966 by State Historical Survey Committee. (Marker Number 9149.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Education • Religion & Religious Structures. In addition, it is included in the Historic Bells series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1850.

Location. 30° 6.784′ N, 97° 19.172′ W. Marker is in Bastrop, Texas, in Bastrop County. It is at the intersection of Main Street and Farm Street, on the right when traveling north on Main Street. The marker is located on the bell tower at the back of the church property. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1201 Main Street, Bastrop TX 78602, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Central Texas

and in the Austin Metropolitan Area.

It is also in the American South.

Globally, it is in North America,

a Gulf of Mexico state,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain,

the Republic of Texas,

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: Bastrop Methodist Church (within shouting distance of this marker); First Baptist Church of Bastrop (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); White-Turner House (about 500 feet away); Bastrop Opera House (about 600 feet away); First National Bank of Bastrop (about 600 feet away); Hartford Jenkins Home

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(about 700 feet away); Bastrop Christian Church (about 700 feet away); Brooks-Wilbarger House (about 700 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Bastrop.

The Bell Tower and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by James Hulse, April 15, 2022

2. The Bell Tower and Marker

Bell Tower Dedication image. Click for full size.

Photographed by James Hulse, April 15, 2022

3. Bell Tower Dedication

The view of the Bell Tower and Marker from the sidewalk image. Click for full size.

Photographed by James Hulse, April 15, 2022

4. The view of the Bell Tower and Marker from the sidewalk

First United Methodist Church image. Click for full size.

Photographed by James Hulse, April 15, 2022

5. First United Methodist Church

Credits. This page was last revised on April 21, 2022. It was originally submitted on April 21, 2022, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 459 times since then and 27 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on April 21, 2022, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.