University Park in Dayton in Montgomery County, Ohio — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

Carillon Park

Photographed by Rev. Ronald Irick, December 19, 2014

1. Carillon Park Marker

close up of marker

Inscription. Carillon Park owes its existence to the generosity of Col, and Mrs. Edward A. Deeds. The carillon – built of granite, steel, and limestone -- reaches skyward for an impressive 151 feet. The gift of Mrs. Deeds, it was dedicated August 23, 1942, following completion of the carillon. Col. Deeds provided for the creation of a park museum containing exhibits relating to Dayton and the development of transportation. The sixty-five acre park is administered by Education and Musical Arts, Incorporated, a subsidiary of the Dayton Foundation.

Erected 1976 by Montgomery County Historical Society.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Arts, Letters, Music • Education • Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the Historic Bells series list.

Location. 39° 43.758′ N, 84° 11.941′ W. Marker is in Dayton, Ohio, in Montgomery County. It is in University Park. It can be reached from S. Patterson Blvd.. Marker is in front of the old Newcom Tavern, in the park. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Dayton OH 45409,

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United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Ohio’s Miami Valley.

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 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: Carillon Brewing Company (within shouting distance of this marker); Newcom Tavern (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Locust Grove School (about 300 feet away); Culp's Cafe (about 400 feet away); This Sun Dial (about 400 feet away); Hetzel Summer Kitchen (about 500 feet away); William Morris House (about 500 feet away); Dayton Triangles Locker Room (about 500 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Dayton.

Another marker is no longer nearby. Newcom Tavern (was about 400 feet away but has been confirmed missing).

Also see . . . Details of the 57-bell carillon. and how

Photographed by Rev. Ronald Irick, December 19, 2014

2. Carillon Park Marker

it has changed from the original 23 bells installed by Col. Deeds (Submitted on September 4, 2020, by Carl Scott Zimmerman of Kirkwood, Missouri.)

Photographed by Ian Lefkowitz, May 30, 2025

3. Carillon Park Marker

The marker has been moved to the area in front of Culp's Cafe.

Credits. This page was last revised on July 26, 2025. It was originally submitted on July 1, 2016, by Rev. Ronald Irick of West Liberty, Ohio. This page has been viewed 556 times since then and 13 times this year. Last updated on July 26, 2025, by Ian Lefkowitz of New York, New York. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 1, 2016, by Rev. Ronald Irick of West Liberty, Ohio. 3. submitted on July 26, 2025, by Ian Lefkowitz of New York, New York. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.