Jean in Clark County, Nevada — The American Mountains (Southwest)
Old Elko Fire Bell
Photographed by Bill Kirchner, December 28, 2010
1. Old Elko Fire Bell Marker
According to the early history of Elko, Nevada, this curfew and fire bell played a vital role for local citizenry. It often rang to signal disastrous fires, deaths of celebrities, and celebrations.
Harbinger of both good tidings and bad, the bell was cast by W. T. Garrett and Company of San Francisco in February, 1890. It is unique in that six hundred silver dollars were cast with the brass and bronze to give the bell a more beautiful tone. The six hundred dollars were collected by Elko citizens from local saloons, brothels, and gambling houses.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the Historic Bells series list. A significant historical month for this entry is February 1890.
Location. Marker has been reported missing. It was located near 35° 46.65′ N, 115° 19.748′ W. Marker was in Jean, Nevada, in Clark County. It could be reached from S Las Vegas Boulevard. Marker is just to the left of the southwest entrance to the Gold Strike Hotel and Casino, later called Terribles. Touch for map. Marker was in this post office area: Jean NV 89019, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker was in the Mojave Desert and in Greater Las Vegas. It was also in the American Southwest and in the Mountain West. Globally, it was in North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it found itself in what was once New Spain and also Mexicos Alta California.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 7 miles of this location, measured as the crow flies: Jean, Nevada (approx. Ό mile away); The Yellow Pine Mining Company Railroad
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More about this marker. The casino is permanently closed. The plaque is there but the bell is gone. The bell was under the plaque.
At the fire station across the street, they do not have the Fire Bell, and they do not know anything about it.
Cropped from a 2022 video, circa 2022
2. Old Elko Fire Bell Marker
Photographed by Bill Kirchner, December 28, 2010
3. Old Elko Fire Bell and Marker
Photographed by Bill Kirchner, December 28, 2010
4. Old Elko Fire Bell Marker
Photographed by Bill Kirchner, December 28, 2010
5. Old Elko Fire Bell Marker
Photographed by Bill Kirchner, December 28, 2010
6. Old Elko Fire Bell Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on September 28, 2025. It was originally submitted on January 4, 2011, by Bill Kirchner of Tucson, Arizona. This page has been viewed 1,368 times since then and 26 times this year. Last updated on July 6, 2022, by Melissa H Spease of Las Vegas, Nevada. Photos: 1. submitted on January 4, 2011, by Bill Kirchner of Tucson, Arizona. 2. submitted on July 6, 2022, by Melissa H Spease of Las Vegas, Nevada. 3, 4, 5, 6. submitted on January 4, 2011, by Bill Kirchner of Tucson, Arizona. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.
