Fairfax in Gregory County, South Dakota — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)

Fairfax Fire Bell

October 21, 2023

1. Fairfax Fire Bell Marker

Inscription. This is the original fire bell used in Fairfax from the time of its establishment in 1892. The bell is mounted in front of the City Hall. The steps were designed and built by an early limestone layer and carpenter, Herman Glazer. William Koenig designed and built this centennial monument in 1992 to commemorate 100 years of Fairfax as the "Mother City of the Rosebud".

In Memory Of Bill Koenig

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 1892.

Location. 43° 1.724′ N, 98° 53.295′ W. Marker is in Fairfax, South Dakota, in Gregory County. It is on Main Street north of Johnson Avenue, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Fairfax SD 57335, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in East River.

It is also in the American Lewis & Clark Corridor,

on the prairies,

and on the Northern Plains.

Globally, it is in North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

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Historically, it finds itself in what was once Rupert’s Land

and also the Louisiana Purchase.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 9 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Fairfax Veterans Memorial (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Battle of Bonesteel (approx. 4.1 miles away); Bethlehem German Congregational Church (approx. 4.4 miles away); State Line Marker (approx. 4½ miles away); Iron Post (approx. 4½ miles away); Legacy Park (approx. 4½ miles away); Bonesteel American Legion Memorial (approx. 4½ miles away); Marvin and Alice Humpal (approx. 8.1 miles away in Nebraska). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Fairfax.

Fairfax Fire Bell Marker and City Hall image. Click for full size.

October 21, 2023

2. Fairfax Fire Bell Marker and City Hall

Fairfax Fire Bell Marker, from the north image. Click for full size.

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3. Fairfax Fire Bell Marker, from the north

Fairfax Fire Bell, Marker, and Monument Steps image. Click for full size.

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4. Fairfax Fire Bell, Marker, and Monument Steps

Fairfax Fire Bell image. Click for full size.

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5. Fairfax Fire Bell

Credits. This page was last revised on October 25, 2023. It was originally submitted on October 25, 2023. This page has been viewed 174 times since then and 19 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on October 25, 2023.