Capitol District in Richmond, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)

The Bell Tower

Photographed by Devry Becker Jones (CC0), February 18, 2023

1. The Bell Tower Marker

Inscription. Completed in 1825, the Bell Tower replaced an earlier wooden structure and served as a guardhouse for the Virginia Public Guard. The bell was rung hourly and as an alarm for fire, military attack, and other emergencies. Since 1934, it has been rung to call the Virginia General Assembly into sessions, and it announces special commemorations.

Erected 2010 by Virginia Daughters of the American Revolution, Bana Weems Caskey, State Regent, 2007-2010.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Communications • Government & Politics. In addition, it is included in the Daughters of the American Revolution, and the Historic Bells series lists. A significant historical year for this entry is 1825.

Location. 37° 32.337′ N, 77° 26.114′ W. Marker is in Richmond, Virginia. It is in the Capitol District. It can be reached from the intersection of North 9th Street and East Franklin Street, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 101 N 9th St, Richmond VA 23219, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Central Virginia.

It is also in the American South

and specifically in the Upper South.

Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region,

North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once the territory of the Mississippian Culture,

one of the original Thirteen Colonies,

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: Mantle (here, next to this marker); Anna Maria Lane (within shouting distance of this marker); Edgar Allen Poe (within shouting distance of this

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marker); Voices from the Garden (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); a different marker also named Voices from the Garden (about 300 feet away); Zero Milestone (about 400 feet away); Richmond Evacuation Fire (about 400 feet away); George Washington Monument (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Richmond.

Another marker is no longer nearby. The Bell Tower (was a few steps from this marker but has been replaced with another marker now near it).

Related marker. Click here for another marker that is related to this marker. This marker has replaced the linked marker.

The Bell Tower image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Devry Becker Jones (CC0), February 18, 2023

2. The Bell Tower

Credits. This page was last revised on February 19, 2023. It was originally submitted on February 19, 2023, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 464 times since then and 89 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on February 19, 2023, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.