Ludlow in Hampden County, Massachusetts — The American Northeast (New England)
Original High School Bell
Photographed by Conrad Ward, March 9, 2025
1. Original High School Bell Marker
Stone marker & bell from original high school
(stone marker)
(bell)
From Meneelys West Troy N. Y. 1855.
Erected 1929.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Education. In addition, it is included in the Historic Bells series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1882.
Location. 42° 9.502′ N, 72° 28.921′ W. Marker is in Ludlow, Massachusetts, in Hampden County. It is on Chestnut Street south of Windsor Street, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 37 Chestnut Street, Ludlow MA 01056, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Massachusetts’ Knowledge Corridor, in Pioneer Valley, and in Greater Springfield. It is also in the American Northeast and in New England. Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region, North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once one of the original Thirteen Colonies.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: U.S.N. Armed Guard of World War II (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); Ludlow Call to Colors Memorial (about 500 feet away); Welcome to Ludlow, MA (about 700 feet away); Ludlow Mills Clock Tower (about 800 feet away); Ludlow, Massachusetts (approx. 0.2 miles away); What's in a Name? (approx. 0.3 miles away); Dr. Stusick Square (approx. 0.3 miles away); Immaculate Conception Parish Veterans Memorial (approx. 0.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Ludlow.
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Photographed by Conrad Ward, March 9, 2025
2. Original High School Bell Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on September 18, 2025. It was originally submitted on September 16, 2025, by Conrad Ward of Guilford, Connecticut. This page has been viewed 55 times since then and 10 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on September 16, 2025, by Conrad Ward of Guilford, Connecticut. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.
