Ashland in Ashland County, Ohio — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Ashland County Courthouse Bell
Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., August 22, 2009
1. Ashland County Courthouse Bell Marker
This bell was hung in the old court house in 1853 and for 75 years served Ashland County truly & well. It's vibrant tones rang out the news of Lee's surrender, tolled the passing of the immortal Lincoln, pealed forth the victory of Admiral Dewey, and joined in the glad refrain proclaiming the end of the World War. May its faithful voice, now hushed in silence, echo in our hearts forever.
Erected by Ashland County.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Communications • Government & Politics • Man-Made Features • Notable Events • Political Subdivisions • War, Spanish-American • War, US Civil • War, World I. In addition, it is included in the Historic Bells series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1853.
Location. 40° 52.179′ N, 82° 19.066′ W. Marker is in Ashland, Ohio, in Ashland County. It is at the intersection of Cottage Street (Ohio Route 60/511) and 3rd Street, on the right when traveling north on Cottage Street. Bell and marker are on the west courthouse grounds. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Ashland OH
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Regionally, this marker is in Amish Country. It is also in the American Midwest. Globally, it is in North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Haudenosaunee (Iroquois) Confederacy, the territory of the Mississippian Culture, and the Northwest Territory.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Ashland County World War Memorial (a few steps from this marker); Ashland County Pioneer Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Ashland County Soldiers and Sailors Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Freer Civil War Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Ashland County Veterans Memorial (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Front Porch (approx. half a mile away); Jones Memorial Terrace (approx. 0.6 miles away); Ashland College Alumni Veterans Memorial (approx. 0.6 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Ashland.
Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., August 22, 2009
2. Ashland County Courthouse Bell and Marker
Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., August 22, 2009
3. Ashland County Courthouse Bell
Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., August 22, 2009
4. Ashland County Courthouse Bell Maker
Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., August 22, 2009
5. Ashland County Courthouse Bell Foundry
Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., August 22, 2009
6. Ashland County Courthouse Bell Foundry Location
Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., August 22, 2009
7. Ashland County Courthouse Bell Casting Year
Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., August 22, 2009
8. Ashland County Courthouse Bell Detail
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on December 24, 2009, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio. This page has been viewed 1,718 times since then and 19 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8. submitted on December 24, 2009, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio.
