Olympia-Granby in Columbia in Richland County, South Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)
Original Trolley Bell
This original Trolley Bell came from the Robert Belton Strickland Family. He grew up in the mill village, and became the father of Edward, Margaret, Doris, Regina, and Robert. Mr. Strickland worked with Broad River Power as a street car conductor in the early 1900's. This bell came from one of the original electric trolley cars. It rang continuously as the silent trolley car was moving along the tracks.
The Trolley Bell's decorative post was designed by local Artist & Blacksmith Jason Jaco of TexasStreetWorks. It was created in his coal forge and smithy using a combination of old-world blacksmithing techniques and modern welding. The vine and plants coming from the soil represent our Olympia Linthead Roots as they continue to grow and thrive into the future.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Communications • Railroads & Streetcars. In addition, it is included in the Historic Bells series list.
Location. 33° 58.728′ N, 81° 1.683′ W. Marker is in Columbia, South Carolina, in Richland County. It is in Olympia-Granby. It is
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Regionally, this marker is in the Midlands. It is also in the American South and specifically in the Deep South. 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, one of the original Thirteen Colonies, one of the Confederate States of America, and the Antebellum South.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Trolley (here, next to this marker); Olympia Mill School / Olympia Granby Historical Foundation (here, next to this marker); Olympia Mill School/Museum House (here, next to this marker); Mill Village Design (a few steps from this marker); Mill Village Businesses (a few steps from this marker); Military Memorial (a few steps from this marker); Jaco's Corner (a few steps from this
Credits. This page was last revised on January 25, 2026. It was originally submitted on January 25, 2026, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 42 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on January 25, 2026, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
