Batesville in Independence County, Arkansas — The American South (West South Central)

Independence Bell

Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, April 22, 2023

1. Independence Bell Marker

Inscription. Authorized 1857. Manufactured 1858. First used 1859. Ringing out from Independence County's second courthouse, the first on this site, this bell summoned citizens to meetings, warned them of danger, and called them to celebrate. Today it continues to symbolize our county's great heritage.

Designed by J. W. Cummings

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Communications. In addition, it is included in the Historic Bells series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1858.

Location. 35° 46.227′ N, 91° 39.19′ W. Marker is in Batesville, Arkansas, in Independence County. It is at the intersection of Broad Street and East Main Street, on the right when traveling south on Broad Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 110 Broad St, Batesville AR 72501, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is on Arkansas’ Ozark Plateau.

It is also in the American South

and specifically in the Upper South.

Globally, it is in North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically,

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

the Louisiana Purchase,

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: Batesville Confederate Monument (here, next to this marker); Independence County Courthouse (a few steps from this marker); Independence County First County Court House (within shouting distance of this marker); First Arkansas Methodist Conference (within shouting distance of this marker); Wade Building (within shouting distance of this marker); Hail Building (within shouting distance of this marker); Barnett Building (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Case Building (about 300 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Batesville.

1892 Courthouse Cornerstone image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, April 22, 2023

2. 1892 Courthouse Cornerstone

The county's second courthouse was destroyed by fire in 1939.

Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, April 22, 2023

3. Independence Bell Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on April 25, 2023. It was originally submitted on April 25, 2023, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 266 times since then and 26 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on April 25, 2023, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.