Jefferson Township in Vevay in Switzerland County, Indiana — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Historic Fire Bells
Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, April 30, 2023
1. Historic Fire Bells Marker
By City Council, near center of each ward
Used until 1935
when replaced by electric sirens
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Communications. A significant historical year for this entry is 1895.
Location. 38° 44.921′ N, 85° 3.874′ W. Marker is in Vevay, Indiana, in Switzerland County. It is in Jefferson Township. Marker is at the intersection of East Main Street/Ohio River Scenic Byway (Indiana Route 156) and East Market Street, on the left when traveling west on East Main Street/Ohio River Scenic Byway. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Vevay IN 47043, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Hay King (here, next to this marker); Waldo House (within shouting distance of this marker); Webb-Allen House (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); Chateline House (about 800 feet away); Hoosier Theater (approx. 0.2 miles away); a different marker also named Historic Fire Bells (approx. 0.2 miles away); Kessler House (approx. 0.2 miles away); Switzerland Wine County – Winemaking in Vevay (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Vevay.
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Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, April 30, 2023
2. Historic Fire Bells Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on May 11, 2023. It was originally submitted on May 11, 2023, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 42 times since then and 9 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on May 11, 2023, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.
