Elk Rapids in Antrim County, Michigan — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
The Orginal School Bell
Photographed by J. J. Prats, September 24, 2023
1. The Orginal School Bell Marker
Dedicated to the Alumni.
Erected 1961.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Education. In addition, it is included in the Historic Bells series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1874.
Location. 44° 53.849′ N, 85° 25.099′ W. Marker is in Elk Rapids, Michigan, in Antrim County. It is on River Street west of Spruce Street, on the right when traveling west. It is in Veterans Memorial Park. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 410 River St, Elk Rapids MI 49629, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Northern Michigan Lower Peninsula and in the Grand Traverse Bay Region. It is also in the American Midwest and on the Great Lakes. Globally, it is in North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Northwest Territory.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Township Hall (within shouting distance of this marker); Those Who Gave Their Lives (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); The Island House (about 700 feet away); First Methodist Episcopal Church (about 700 feet away); The City Dock (approx. 0.2 miles away); Because of the Water... (approx. 0.4 miles away); Rotary Park "Centennial Project" (approx. 0.4 miles away); Elk Rapids (approx. 0.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Elk Rapids.
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Photographed by J. J. Prats, September 24, 2023
2. The Orginal School Bell Marker
Photographed by J. J. Prats, September 24, 2023
3. Old Johnny Rock The Swimmers Goal
This landmark is adjacent to the High School Bell, on its left. The rock was moved from the beach to this location in the early 1970s.
Credits. This page was last revised on May 27, 2024. It was originally submitted on May 27, 2024, by J. J. Prats of Powell, Ohio. This page has been viewed 435 times since then and 34 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on May 27, 2024, by J. J. Prats of Powell, Ohio.
