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° 44.793′ N, 85° 4.266′ W. Marker is in Vevay, Indiana, in Switzerland County. Marker is at the intersection of West Pike Street and Union Street, on the right when traveling west on West Pike Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 402 W Pike 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. Early Church - 1834 (a few steps from this marker); Home of Edward Eggleston (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Eggleston Home (about 400 feet away); Hall House (about 400 feet away); Ruter Chapel Methodist Church (about 500 feet away); Knox House - 1830 (about 500 feet away); Privy (about 500 feet away); Vevay Veterans Memorial (about 600 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. Baptist Church
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 43 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.
