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° 45.041′ N, 85° 4.207′ W. Marker is in Vevay, Indiana, in Switzerland County. It is in Jefferson Township. Marker is at the intersection of Ferry Street and East Jackson Street, on the right when traveling north on Ferry Street. Marker is at the Jefferson-Craig Fire-Rescue station. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 610 Ferry St, 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. Jail (approx. ¼ mile away); Privy (approx. ¼ mile away); Webb-Allen House (approx. ¼ mile away); "Bison-tennial" Public Art Project (approx. ¼ mile away); A Tribute To Paul W. Ogle (approx. ¼ mile away); The Dungeon (approx. ¼ mile away); The Styles and Stories of Vevay's Buildings (approx. ¼ mile away); Switzerland County World War I Memorial (approx. ¼ mile 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 12, 2023. It was originally submitted on May 12, 2023, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 61 times since then and 21 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on May 12, 2023, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.
