Graniteville in Aiken County, South Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)

Farm Bell

Photographed By Tom Bosse, December 31, 2023

1. Farm Bell Marker

Inscription. This bell was used at the Graniteville Company Farm for many years in the late 1800’s to call the workers from the fields at noon, and also was rung to signal emergencies. It was preserved, cared for and made available to the LEISURE YEARS CLUB in 1974 by B. Haskell Eubanks, retired Real Estate Manager of Graniteville Company in 1974 and placed in this location as a token of appreciation to the retirees of Graniteville Company and those who have long lived in its communities.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Man-Made Features. In addition, it is included in the Historic Bells series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1974.

Location. 33° 34.255′ N, 81° 48.354′ W. Marker is in Graniteville, South Carolina, in Aiken County. Marker is at the intersection of Canal Street (South Carolina Route 191) and Gregg Highway, on the right when traveling north on Canal Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Graniteville SC 29829, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Leavelle McCampbell School (approx. ¼ mile away); Graniteville Train Derailment (approx. ¼ mile away); 200th Anniversary of the United States (approx. 0.4 miles away); Graniteville Mill (approx. 0.4 miles away); William Gregg

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(approx. 0.4 miles away); Graniteville Cemetery (approx. 0.6 miles away); WW I Memorial (approx. 0.6 miles away); Pickens - Salley House (approx. 2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Graniteville.

Photographed By Tom Bosse, December 31, 2023

2. Farm Bell Marker

Photographed By Tom Bosse, December 31, 2023

3. Farm Bell Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on January 6, 2024. It was originally submitted on January 4, 2024, by Tom Bosse of Jefferson City, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 49 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on January 4, 2024, by Tom Bosse of Jefferson City, Tennessee. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.