Willard in Box Elder County, Utah — The American Mountains (Southwest)

Willard Central School Bell

Photographed By Jeremy Snow, June 23, 2023

1. Willard Central School Bell Marker

Inscription.
When the Willard Central School was constructed in 1902, a bell tower with a large brass bell was installed on the roof toward the front of the building. The bell was rung fifteen minutes before school began and again at noon. Students vied for the privilege of pulling the bell cord. The ringing could be heard a mile away warning dawdling students to hurry. Although the bell tower was remodeled in 1911-12, the bell remained in place for thirty-seven years.

In 1939, during a remodeling of the school, the bell was removed from the roof and mounted on a circular rock foundation immediately in front of the school. The bell no longer rang but served as a memorial to bygone days.

The school was demolished in 1986 to make room for a new one. This monument, on the old playground, is constructed of rocks from the Fort Wall, which was built between 1852-55 and which surrounded the old town of Willard.

Willow Creek Camp

Erected by Daughters of Utah Pioneers.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Education. In addition, it is included in the Daughters of Utah Pioneers, and the Historic Bells series lists. A significant historical year for this entry is 1902.

Location. 41° 24.504′ N, 112° 2.313′

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W. Marker is in Willard, Utah, in Box Elder County. Marker is on 50 S 100 W, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 50 S 100 W, Willard UT 84340, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 7 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. North Willow Creek Fort (here, next to this marker); Willard Pioneer Cemetery (approx. 0.4 miles away); Willard Basin (approx. 3.6 miles away); Three Mile Creek Settlement (approx. 4 miles away); Pioneer Care Center (approx. 6.1 miles away); Bushnell Hospital/Intermountain Indian School (approx. 6.2 miles away); Lorenzo Snow Burial Site (approx. 6.7 miles away); Historical Rail (approx. 7.1 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Willard.

More about this marker. The marker and bell are located in front of the city hall.

Photographed By Jeremy Snow, June 23, 2023

2. Willard Central School Bell Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on February 7, 2024. It was originally submitted on February 6, 2024, by Jeremy Snow of Cedar City, Utah. This page has been viewed 42 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on February 6, 2024, by Jeremy Snow of Cedar City, Utah. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.