Valparaiso in Porter County, Indiana — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Victory
Photographed by Daniel Barriball, February 28, 2026
1. Victory Marker Front Plaque
The Victory Bell and the Victory Tower were dedicated October 27, 1956, to the varsity lettermen who have fostered the spirit of victory at Valparaiso.
The Victory Bell is the gift of Messiah Lutheran Church of Chicago.
The Victory Tower, designed by Dr. Oliver E. Graebner, is the gift of the Valparaiso University Sportsmen's Club of Fort Wayne and the Varsity Club.
Valparaiso University's Victory Bell and Tower were relocated to this site in September 2009. Restoration and landscaping were completed in 2010
William V. Domke '50
(1926-2008)
through gifts from his family and friends and other generous donors.
Erected by Valparaiso University.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Communications • Education • Religion & Religious Structures • Sports. In addition, it is included in the Historic Bells series list. A significant historical date for this entry is October 27, 1956.
Location. 41° 27.838′ N, 87° 2.95′ W. Marker is in Valparaiso, Indiana, in Porter County. It is on University Park Avenue north of Union Street, on the right when traveling north. This
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Regionally, this marker is in Northwest Indiana and in the Calumet Region. It is also in the American Midwest, on the Great Lakes, 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 Northwest Territory.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Founders' Rock (approx. Ό mile away); a different marker also named Founders' Rock (approx. Ό mile away); Music Hall Bench (approx. Ό mile away); Chapel of the Resurrection (approx. 0.4 miles away); Porter County Memorial Hall (approx. 0.6 miles away); Historical Society of Porter County Old Jail Museum (approx. 0.6 miles away); Almira Fifield, M.D. (approx. 0.6 miles away); Kirchhoff Park (approx.
Photographed by Daniel Barriball, February 28, 2026
2. Victory Marker Rear Plaque
Photographed by Daniel Barriball, February 28, 2026
3. Victory Marker in context
The Victory front plaque is at the base of the V.
Credits. This page was last revised on March 4, 2026. It was originally submitted on March 2, 2026, by Daniel Barriball of Chesterton, Indiana. This page has been viewed 61 times since then. Last updated on March 4, 2026, by Daniel Barriball of Chesterton, Indiana. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on March 2, 2026, by Daniel Barriball of Chesterton, Indiana. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.
