Ames in Story County, Iowa — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)
Campaniling
Iowa State University
Photographed by Jason Voigt, June 17, 2025
1. Campaniling Marker
This beloved campanile was built in 1898 and is home to the Stanton Memorial Carillon. The carillon bells ring daily and tradition states that a student officially becomes an Iowa Stater when kissed under the campanile as the carillon tolls midnight. The tradition is called "campaniling."
Erected by Iowa State University.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Communications • Education. A significant historical year for this entry is 1898.
Location. 42° 1.522′ N, 93° 38.767′ W. Marker is in Ames, Iowa, in Story County. It can be reached from Union Drive. Marker is on the grounds of Iowa State University, by the carillon. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 2335 Union Dr, Ames IA 50012, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Greater Des Moines. It is also in the American Midwest and in the Corn Belt. 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 and also the Louisiana Purchase.
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Sloss House (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); First Land-Grant (about 700 feet away); Jack Trice (approx. 0.2 miles away); The Farm House (approx. 0.2 miles away); World's Hardiest Roses (approx. 0.2 miles away); Finest Blue Cheese (approx. 0.2 miles away); First Land-Grant Home Economics College (approx. Ό mile away); First Veterinary Medicine College (approx. Ό mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Ames.
Photographed by Jason Voigt, June 17, 2025
2. Campaniling Marker
Marker is under the tree on the left, near the carillon.
Credits. This page was last revised on June 24, 2025. It was originally submitted on June 24, 2025, by Jason Voigt of Glen Carbon, Illinois. This page has been viewed 132 times since then and 29 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 24, 2025, by Jason Voigt of Glen Carbon, Illinois.
