Orleans in Orange County, Indiana — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Orleans School Bell
| | Bell "Rang" for 101 Years | |
Photographed by Ginger Drenning, August 27, 2009
1. Orleans School Bell Marker
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Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Education. In addition, it is included in the Historic Bells series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1864.
Location. 38° 39.723′ N, 86° 27.186′ W. Marker is in Orleans, Indiana, in Orange County. It is on South Maple Street north of West Washington Street, on the left when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Orleans IN 47452, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Shawnee Hills and in Southern Indiana. It is also in the American Midwest and in the Corn Belt. Globally, it is in 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 and also the Northwest Territory.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 5 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Orleans Congress Square (here, next to this marker); Orleans War Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Veterans Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Orleans Public Library (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); Freeman Corner (approx. one mile away); Freeman's Corner (approx. one mile away); Astronaut Virgil I. (Gus) Grissom Boyhood Home (approx. 4.8 miles away); Space Age Sweetgum Tree (approx. 4.8 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Orleans.
Another marker is no longer nearby. Orleans Area War Memorial (was within shouting distance of this
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Also see . . . Making A Bell ::. (Courtesy "Guy Fox" England) This video was made in the well known "Church Bell Foundry" which was established in 1570 and yet making bells. The enjoyable video takes us through the very interesting process of making a bell.! ! (Submitted on September 9, 2009, by Al Wolf of Veedersburg, Indiana.)
Additional commentary.
1. Two Years Given::
The older "School Bell" marker states 1864 as the year for the building of the "Orleans Academy".
The "Indiana Historical Marker" (a newer marker) standing a few feet away - notes 1866 as the year of construction for the "Orleans Academy" with its operation in 1867.
One of the markers is "right" - while one of the markers is "not-so" right..!! So the Bell - Rings on...!!
— Submitted September 2, 2009, by Al Wolf of Veedersburg, Indiana.
Photographed by Ginger Drenning, August 27, 2009
2. Long View - - Orleans School Bell Marker & School Bell
Photographed by Ginger Drenning, August 27, 2009
3. Another Side - - Orleans School Bell
The plaque on this side is the "Construction Plaque" - - stating that in 2000 the brick structure (and other park items) was built by the Town of Orleans, Indiana and the Downtown Millennium Project.
Photographed by Ginger Drenning, August 27, 2009
4. Other View - - Orleans School Bell
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5. Orleans School Bell & Gazebo
The Town of Orleans "Gazebo" is also used as a Band Stand. The old school grounds is now a Town Square Park and is known as "Orleans Congress Square".
Photographed by Ginger Drenning, August 27, 2009
6. Orleans "Gazebo" and the "School Bell"
Photographed by Ginger Drenning, August 27, 2009
7. One of the Rest Areas in Orleans - Congress Square Park
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8. Stone listing Donators.
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9. A Second - Rest Area..
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10. A Second Stone listing Donators..
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11. Third Rest Area
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12. Third Stone listing Donators...
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13. Fourth Rest Area.....
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14. Fourth Stone listing Donators....
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15. Many Donated Trees with Markers.
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16. Tree Donation - Stone
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17. Tree Memorial Stone
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18. Tree Memorial Stone
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19. Tree Memorial Stone
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20. Tree Memorial Stone
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21. The Orleans School Bell
Photographed by Ginger Drenning, August 27, 2009
22. Side View - - The Orleans School Bell
Photographed by Craig Doda, February 18, 2024
23. Orleans School Bell Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on March 4, 2024. It was originally submitted on September 2, 2009, by Al Wolf of Veedersburg, Indiana. This page has been viewed 1,266 times since then and 8 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22. submitted on September 2, 2009, by Al Wolf of Veedersburg, Indiana. 23. submitted on February 27, 2024, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.
