Rubicon Township in Port Hope in Huron County, Michigan — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Old School House Bell Tower Roof
Photographed By J.T. Lambrou, June 12, 2023
1. Old School House Bell Tower Roof Marker
In 1872, the citizens of Port Hope constructed a new two storied school building on the corner of School and Second Streets. In 1927, the school building was torn down, saving the bell tower roof. For many years the old tower roof remained on a concession stand at Stafford Park. In 1994, the Village of Port Hope constructed this garden house in order to retain this once significant bit of local history.
The trees and shrubs planted in this park are in honor of former citizens of Port Hope.
Clarence Cook · Elaine Cook · Shirley Cook · Teddy Cook · Martha Davis · Frank Dropiewski · Lila Wilber · Mary and Light Facer · Frank Fuller · Bertha Harris · Sidney Harvey · Curtis and Julia Hobson · Carrie Hubbard · Alvin Johnson · Bruce Johnson · Edwin Johnson · Gardner Johnson · Ida Johnson · Carl and Mail Kaufman · Albert Kriewall · Martha Kriewall · Earl Lawitzke · Helen Ledtke · Walter Meske · Catherine Munson · Albert Phillips · Edward and Lulu Belle Pittsley · Leland and Norma Richards · Grace Richardson · Ted Richardson · Jerry Rockwood · John Rogers · Pauline Schave · Jennie Tackaberry · Antoinette Weatherhead · Collen Joyce Weiss · Hilbert Weiss · Martin and Emma WInkel · Kenneth Witherspoon
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Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Education • Parks & Recreational Areas • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1872.
Location. 43° 56.593′ N, 82° 42.539′ W. Marker is in Port Hope, Michigan, in Huron County. It is in Rubicon Township. Marker is on State Road near West Huron Street, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 4451 West Huron Street, Port Hope MI 48468, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 7 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Port Hope Time Capsule (a few steps from this marker); E Cook Anchor (a few steps from this marker); Port Hope Chimney (within shouting distance of this marker); 1903 - The Rail Comes to Port Hope (about 700 feet away, measured in a direct line); Rubicon Township Hall (approx. ¼ mile away); St. John's Lutheran Church (approx. half a mile away); AMVETS Post 115 (approx. 1.2 miles away); George "Randy" Raison Covered Bridge (approx. 6.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Port Hope.
Photographed By J.T. Lambrou, June 12, 2023
2. Old School House Bell Tower Roof Marker
The marker is mounted inside of the structure.
Photographed By J.T. Lambrou, June 12, 2023
3. Old School House Bell Tower Roof
This inset photo shows the intermediate location of the bell tower roof when it was on a concession stand in the park.
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2023. It was originally submitted on June 14, 2023, by J.T. Lambrou of New Boston, Michigan. This page has been viewed 51 times since then and 3 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on June 14, 2023, by J.T. Lambrou of New Boston, Michigan. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.
