Carsonville in Sanilac County, Michigan — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Carsonville High School Bell
Photographed by J.T. Lambrou, September 7, 2022
1. Carsonville High School Bell Marker
Carsonville's high school building was located at this site and served area students from 1917 to 1975 at which time a new high school opened two miles east of the village. While. the building was razed in 1990, the following year four new elementary This bell school classrooms were built on its original foundation. was removed from the roof of the old building prior to demolition. Pulling on a rope located in one of the classrooms rang the bell, calling students to class. The pillar currently supporting the bell was constructed using bricks from the old high school building.
Erected by Citizens First Savings Charitable Foundation.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Education. In addition, it is included in the Historic Bells series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1917.
Location. 43° 25.628′ N, 82° 40.102′ W. Marker is in Carsonville, Michigan, in Sanilac County. It is on East Chandler Street (Michigan Route 46) near Maynard Road, on the right when traveling west. The marker is in front of the Carsonville Port Sanilac Elementary
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Regionally, this marker is on Michigans Thumb and in one of the Lake Huron Shore counties. It is also in the American Midwest and on the Great Lakes. Globally, it is in North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Northwest Territory.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 7 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Melvin (Blackie) Burger (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Houndtown Cabin (approx. 6.2 miles away); The Forestville Church (approx. 6.2 miles away); Ward Cottage (approx. 6.2 miles away); The Decker Crib Barn (approx. 6.2 miles away); a different marker also named Platt's General Store (approx. 6.2 miles away); Anchor (approx. 6.3 miles away); Loop-Harrison House (approx. 6.3 miles away).
Other markers no longer nearby. Museum Church (was approx. 6.2 miles away but has been confirmed missing); Platt's General Store (was
Photographed by J.T. Lambrou, September 7, 2022
2. Carsonville High School Bell Marker
Photographed by J.T. Lambrou, September 7, 2022
3. Carsonville High School Bell
Credits. This page was last revised on December 21, 2022. It was originally submitted on December 15, 2022, by J.T. Lambrou of New Boston, Michigan. This page has been viewed 350 times since then and 25 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on December 15, 2022, by J.T. Lambrou of New Boston, Michigan. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.
