Ashland in Boyd County, Kentucky — The American South (East South Central)
Roof Bell from Sternwheel Steamer
Weber W. Sebald
Photographed by Craig Doda, June 25, 2023
1. Roof Bell from Strenwheel Steamer Marker
(Originally named John W. Weeks)
This vessel was retired from service and presented to the city of Ashland, Kentucky by Armco Steel Corporation September 1, 1960
Erected 1969 by C. William Verity, Jr. and Charles H. Gartrell, Mayor.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Waterways & Vessels. In addition, it is included in the Historic Bells series list. A significant historical date for this entry is April 25, 1969.
Location. 38° 28.91′ N, 82° 38.399′ W. Marker is in Ashland, Kentucky, in Boyd County. It is at the intersection of Front Street and 15th Street, on the right when traveling west on Front Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1512 Front St, Ashland KY 41101, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Kentucky’s Kyova Tri-State Region. It is also in the American South, specifically in the Upper South, in the Ohio River Valley, in Appalachia, and specifically in Southern Appalachia. 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 Antebellum South.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Ashland Veterans Mural (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Elizabeth Roseberry Mitchell's Graveyard Quilt Top (about 300 feet away); Ashland Schools Faculty (about 400 feet away); Trail of Fame (about 400 feet away); Ashland & the Spirit of Victory (about 400 feet away); Kentucky Native, Laura White (about 400 feet away); Proud to Serve One Family's Part in "The Greatest Generation"
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Photographed by Craig Doda, June 25, 2023
2. Roof Bell from Strenwheel Steamer Marker
Photographed by Craig Doda, June 25, 2023
3. John W. Weeks Bell
John W. Weeks 1927
Credits. This page was last revised on July 17, 2023. It was originally submitted on July 12, 2023, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. This page has been viewed 258 times since then and 19 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on July 12, 2023, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. • James Hulse was the editor who published this page.
