Henry in Codington County, South Dakota — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)
Original Fire Bell
Photographed by Cosmos Mariner, August 25, 2022
1. Original Fire Bell Marker
Original fire bell that hung on firehall across the street until building was destroyed by fire in 1975.
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 1975.
Location. 44° 52.634′ N, 97° 28.106′ W. Marker is in Henry, South Dakota, in Codington County. It is at the intersection of Main Street and 3rd Street, on the right when traveling south on Main Street. The marker and original fire bell are located on the east side of the Henry Community Center and Volunteer Fire Department. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Henry SD 57243, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in East River. It is also in the American Midwest, in the Lewis & Clark Corridor, in the Corn Belt, on the prairies, and on the Northern Plains. Globally, it is in North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once Rupert’s Land
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Other nearby markers. At least 2 other markers are within 5 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: The Centennial Tree (within shouting distance of this marker); Birthplace of South Dakota Amateur Baseball (approx. 4.3 miles away).
Photographed by Cosmos Mariner, August 25, 2022
2. Original Fire Bell and Marker
Photographed by Cosmos Mariner, August 25, 2022
3. Henry Community Center (northeast elevation)
The original fire bell is on exhibit on the east side of the building (near the left edge of this photo).
Photographed by Cosmos Mariner, August 25, 2022
4. Original Firehall Site
Looking east across Main Street from the marker.
Credits. This page was last revised on October 20, 2024. It was originally submitted on October 20, 2024, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida. This page has been viewed 121 times since then and 14 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on October 20, 2024, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.
