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North Stonington in Southeastern Region, Connecticut — The American Northeast (New England)
 

Bell of 1870

 
 
Bell of 1870 Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed by Michael Herrick, October 22, 2025
1. Bell of 1870 Marker
Inscription.
This Bell of 1870
From the Old Village
School to Commemorate
Consolidation 1951

 
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Education. In addition, it is included in the Historic Bells series list.
 
Location. 41° 26.399′ N, 71° 53.158′ W. Marker is in North Stonington in Southeastern Region, Connecticut. It is on Main Street 0.3 miles east of Mystic Road, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: North Stonington CT 06359, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is on the Connecticut Shoreline, in Greater New London, in Mystic and the Eastern Shore, and in the Thames River Valley. It is also in the American Northeast, in New England, and on the Eastern Seaboard. 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 New London County and also one of the original Thirteen Colonies.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within
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walking distance of this marker: North Stonington Vietnam Veterans Memorial (a few steps from this marker); North Stonington World War II Honor Roll (a few steps from this marker); North Stonington Korean Veterans Memorial (a few steps from this marker); North Stonington World War II Veterans Memorial (a few steps from this marker); North Stonington World War I Roll of Honor (a few steps from this marker); North Stonington First Settled (approx. 0.2 miles away); Connecticut Charter Oak Descendent (approx. 0.2 miles away); North Stonington (approx. ¼ mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in North Stonington.
 
Bell of 1870 Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed by Michael Herrick, October 22, 2025
2. Bell of 1870 Marker
Bell of 1870 Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed by Michael Herrick, October 22, 2025
3. Bell of 1870 Marker
 
 
Credits. This page was last revised on May 19, 2026. It was originally submitted on October 25, 2025, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut. This page has been viewed 39 times since then and 19 times this year. Photos:   1, 2, 3. submitted on October 25, 2025, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.
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Oct. 10, 2026