Arrow Rock in Saline County, Missouri — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)

Capt. John Burruss' Bell

Photographed by Jason Voigt, May 15, 2024

1. Capt. John Burruss' Bell Marker

Inscription. This bell, made in 1855, was used by Captain John Burruss on his Missouri River boats

Given by his son J. Lewis Burruss

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 1855.

Location. 39° 4.194′ N, 92° 56.715′ W. Marker is in Arrow Rock, Missouri, in Saline County. It is on Main Street east of 4th Street, on the right when traveling east. Marker and bell are next to J. Huston Tavern. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 305 Main St, Arrow Rock MO 65320, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in the Missouri River Corridor.

It is also in the American Midwest,

in the Lewis & Clark Corridor,

in the Corn Belt,

and on the Santa Fe Trail Corridor.

Globally, it is in North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once the territory of the Mississippian Culture,

the Louisiana Purchase,

and the Antebellum South.

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least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: J. Huston Tavern (a few steps from this marker); Arrow Rock (a few steps from this marker); The Santa Fe National Historic Trail (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Arrow Rock (within shouting distance of this marker); Aderton House (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Calaboose (about 400 feet away); Sappington Memorial Building (about 600 feet away); Godsey's Diggings (about 600 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Arrow Rock.

Photographed by Jason Voigt, May 15, 2024

2. Capt. John Burruss' Bell Marker

Photographed by Jason Voigt, May 15, 2024

3. Capt. John Burruss' Bell Marker

Bell is next to the J. Huston Tavern

Credits. This page was last revised on May 15, 2024. It was originally submitted on May 15, 2024, by Jason Voigt of Glen Carbon, Illinois. This page has been viewed 302 times since then and 17 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on May 15, 2024, by Jason Voigt of Glen Carbon, Illinois.