Pella in Marion County, Iowa — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)

Resilience

November 5, 2023

1. Resilience Marker

Inscription. In 1857 this bell called Central College students to classes for the first time. For 56 years its duties were numerous. At 5 a.m. daily it roused students for the morning study hour. It tolled for funerals and celebrated weddings with its chimes. In 1914 lightning struck it. When Old Central Hall burned to the ground in 1922, the bell was the only artifact recovered. It continues to symbolize Central's "Resilience" through difficult times.

Erected 2020.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Communications • Education. In addition, it is included in the Historic Bells series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1857.

Location. 41° 24.067′ N, 92° 55.219′ W. Marker is in Pella, Iowa, in Marion County. Marker can be reached from the intersection of University Street and West 1st Street, on the right when traveling west. Located on the campus of Central College, between the chapel and Central Hall. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 817 Peace St, Pella IA 50219, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. The First Steel Water Tower in Pella (approx. 0.2 miles away); Historic Pella (approx. ¼ mile away); Klokkenspel Figures (approx. 0.4 miles away); Pella Civil War Monument

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(approx. half a mile away); Pella Opera House (approx. half a mile away); Van Spanckeren General Store (approx. half a mile away); Wyatt Earp House (approx. half a mile away); Tuttle Cabin (approx. 0.7 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Pella.

Also see . . .
1. 10 Objects with stories to tell - Civitas - Central College. (Submitted on November 11, 2023.)
2. History Markers | Peace Mall | Central College.

Excerpt: "In 2020, Central’s Board of Trustees raised funds for the Resilience marker to be in the shape of the bell in in honor of Lanny Little ’74, board of trustee chair emeritus. Little served as Central’s board chair from 2011 to 2018. He has provided more than 30 years of service to Central’s board and supports Central in countless ways. He has served on many board committees and has supported Central’s mission of helping students discover and develop their greatest potential."

(Submitted on November 11, 2023.)

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2. Resilience Marker

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3. Resilience Marker

Sculpture of Old Central Bell image. Click for full size.

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4. Sculpture of Old Central Bell

"Resilience" Dedication Marker image. Click for full size.

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5. "Resilience" Dedication Marker

"Resilience" in celebration of the service and leadership of J. Lanier Little '74
Chair Emeritus
Board of Trustees

Credits. This page was last revised on November 12, 2023. It was originally submitted on November 11, 2023. This page has been viewed 43 times since then and 9 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on November 11, 2023.