Cleveland in Bradley County, Tennessee — The American South (East South Central)

Bradley County Courthouse Meleeny Bell

Photographed By Darren Jefferson Clay, March 26, 2022

1. Bradley County Courthouse Meleeny Bell Marker

Inscription. This 1200 pound Meleeny bell (constructed in 1893) was housed in the bell tower of the Bradley County Courthouse until 1960. It was returned to its rightful place in front of the courthouse on Wednesday, February 5, 1992 by Mainstreet-Cleveland as part of the 150th anniversary of the city of Cleveland, Tennessee.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings.

Location. 35° 9.626′ N, 84° 52.528′ W. Marker is in Cleveland, Tennessee, in Bradley County. Marker is on North Ocoee Street, on the left when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 155 N Ocoee St, Cleveland TN 37311, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Bradley County Veterans Memorial (here, next to this marker); Bradley County World War I Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Bradley County World War II Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Sousa and his Band (within shouting distance of this marker); Historic Bohemia Theatre (within shouting distance of this marker); Fillauer Brothers Building (within shouting distance of this marker); Methodist Episcopal Church, South (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); St. Luke's Episcopal Church (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Cleveland.

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Photographed By Darren Jefferson Clay, March 26, 2022

2. Bradley County Courthouse Meleeny Bell Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on November 1, 2022. It was originally submitted on October 29, 2022, by Darren Jefferson Clay of Duluth, Georgia. This page has been viewed 119 times since then and 17 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 29, 2022, by Darren Jefferson Clay of Duluth, Georgia. • Mark Hilton was the editor who published this page.