Aiken in Aiken County, South Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)
Aiken County Courthouse Bell
Photographed by Tom Bosse, December 31, 2023
1. Aiken County Courthouse Bell Marker
Forged in 1882 at the Meneely Bell Foundry Troy, N.Y., the bell hung in the cupola of the Aiken County Courthouse 1882 to 1981.
In 1981, lightning cracked the bell, and caused a fire that destroyed the courthouse's cupola.
Erected by Aiken County Historical Museum.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Communications • Government & Politics. In addition, it is included in the Historic Bells series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1882.
Location. 33° 33.263′ N, 81° 43.522′ W. Marker is in Aiken, South Carolina, in Aiken County. It can be reached from Newberry Street Southwest north of 1st Avenue Southwest, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 433 Newberry St SW, Aiken SC 29801, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Greater Augusta and in the Midlands. It is also in the American South and specifically in the Deep South. Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region, North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically,
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Aiken County Museum (a few steps from this marker); "Banksia" (within shouting distance of this marker); Leah Walker (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Banksia (within shouting distance of this marker); The Transit of Venus (within shouting distance of this marker); Frederick Ergle Log Cabin (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Water Trough and Drinking Fountain (about 400 feet away); Ergle Family Log Cabin (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Aiken.
Other markers no longer nearby. Aiken County Courthouse Bell (was a few steps from this marker but has been replaced with another marker now near it); Transit of Venus Observatory Structure, 1882 (was within shouting distance of this marker but has been replaced with another marker now near it).
Related marker. Click here for another marker that is related to this marker. Old Marker at this Location also titled "Aiken County Courthouse Bell"
Also see . . . Meneely bell foundries. (Submitted on January 8, 2024, by Tom Bosse of Jefferson City, Tennessee.)
Credits. This page was last revised on January 20, 2026. It was originally submitted on January 8, 2024, by Tom Bosse of Jefferson City, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 394 times since then and 22 times this year. Photo 1. submitted on January 8, 2024, by Tom Bosse of Jefferson City, Tennessee. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.
