Vevay in Switzerland County, Indiana — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Historic Fire Bells
Photographed By Craig Doda, February 17, 2024
1. Historic Fire Bells Marker
By City Council, near center of each ward
Used until 1935
when replaced by electric sirens
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 1895.
Location. 38° 44.799′ N, 85° 4.014′ W. Marker is in Vevay, Indiana, in Switzerland County. Marker is on Market Street, on the left when traveling east. The bell and marker are on the grounds of the Switzerland Public Library. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 205 Ferry Street, Vevay IN 47043, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Kessler House (a few steps from this marker); Armstrong Tavern (within shouting distance of this marker); Hoosier Theater (within shouting distance of this marker); Chateline House (within shouting distance of this marker); Armstrong Tavern - 1816 (within shouting distance of this marker); Dufour House (within shouting distance of this marker); The Styles and Stories of Vevay's Buildings (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); U.P. Schenck House - 1844 (about 500 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Vevay.
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Photographed By Craig Doda, February 17, 2024
2. Switzerland Public Library
Credits. This page was last revised on February 29, 2024. It was originally submitted on February 29, 2024, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. This page has been viewed 36 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on February 29, 2024, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.
