Huntington in Cabell County, West Virginia — The American South (Appalachia)

Courthouse Clock Tower Bell

Photographed by Bradley Owen, October 21, 2022

1. Courthouse Clock Tower Bell Marker

Inscription.
The bell was cast by Meneely Bell Company, Troy, New York and shipped to Cabell County, WV, on May 18, 1901, weighing 1,506 pounds without fittings. Due to deterioration of the cupola which housed the bell, it was removed from the top of the courthouse on July 9, 2014 after having been there for over 113 years

Erected by WV Courthouse Facilities Improvement Authority.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Communications • Government & Politics • Industry & Commerce. In addition, it is included in the Historic Bells series list. A significant historical date for this entry is May 18, 1901.

Location. 38° 25.2′ N, 82° 26.772′ W. Marker is in Huntington, West Virginia, in Cabell County. It can be reached from 4th Avenue just east of 7th Street, on the right when traveling east. Marker is located on the north side of the Cabell County Courthouse. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 732 4th Avenue, Huntington WV 25701, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in West Virginia’s Kyova Tri-State Region

and in the Mid-Ohio Valley.

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It is also in the American South,

specifically in the Upper South,

in the Ohio River Valley,

in Appalachia,

and specifically in Southern Appalachia. Globally, it is in North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Viceroyalty of New France

and also the territory of the Mississippian Culture.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: "In Memoriam" (within shouting distance of this marker); W. Stanley James, ESQ (within shouting distance of this marker); Cabell County Cavalcade (within shouting distance of this marker); Revolutionary War Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); The Virginia State Road (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Huntington (about 300 feet away); War of 1812 Memorial (about 400 feet away); Sixth Street Bridge Spire (about 800 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Huntington.

Photographed by Bradley Owen, October 21, 2022

2. Courthouse Clock Tower Bell Marker

Closeup of the Courthouse Clock Tower Bell image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Bradley Owen, October 21, 2022

3. Closeup of the Courthouse Clock Tower Bell

Credits. This page was last revised on October 24, 2022. It was originally submitted on October 22, 2022, by Bradley Owen of Morgantown, West Virginia. This page has been viewed 340 times since then and 25 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on October 23, 2022, by Bradley Owen of Morgantown, West Virginia. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.