Deer Trail in Arapahoe County, Colorado — The American Mountains (Southwest)

Deer Trail Fire Bell

Photographed by Cosmos Mariner, September 4, 2024

1. Deer Trail Fire Bell Marker

Inscription. This bell was purchased in 1926 by the Fireman’s auxiliary and the town for $140. The 40 inch bell weighs 1100 pounds. It was used to summon the volunteer firemen until 1950 when a siren was installed. It was on the water tower until 2012 and erected here in 2017.

Erected 2017.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Charity & Public Work. In addition, it is included in the Historic Bells series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1926.

Location. 39° 36.969′ N, 104° 2.828′ W. Marker is in Deer Trail, Colorado, in Arapahoe County. It can be reached from the intersection of 2nd Avenue and Fir Street, on the left when traveling north. The marker and fire bell are located on the Deer Trail Pioneer Historical Museum grounds, in front of the former railroad depot building. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 555 2nd Avenue, Deer Trail CO 80105, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Colorado’s Front Range.

It is also in the American Mountain West.

Globally, it is in North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

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the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Louisiana Purchase.

Deer Trail Fire Bell image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Cosmos Mariner, September 4, 2024

2. Deer Trail Fire Bell

Deer Trail Fire Bell Exhibit & Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Cosmos Mariner, September 4, 2024

3. Deer Trail Fire Bell Exhibit & Marker

The marker is mounted below the bell.

Deer Trail Fire Bell Exhibit image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Cosmos Mariner, September 4, 2024

4. Deer Trail Fire Bell Exhibit

Looking north; former railroad depot building is on the left; Fir Street crosses in the background.

Credits. This page was last revised on September 26, 2024. It was originally submitted on September 26, 2024, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida. This page has been viewed 152 times since then and 25 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on September 26, 2024, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.