McLouth in Jefferson County, Kansas — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)
City Hall Bell
McLouth Centennial
| | 1882 - 1982 | |
Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., March 5, 2026
1. City Hall Bell Marker
This bell was used on City Hall
built on this location in 1896.
In Memory of C. M. Luse
for 23 years of devoted
service as mayor of McLouth.
Erected by City of McLouth.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Charity & Public Work • Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the Historic Bells series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1896.
Location. 39° 11.786′ N, 95° 12.493′ W. Marker is in McLouth, Kansas, in Jefferson County. It is on Union Street (State Highway 92) south of Cynthia Street, on the left when traveling south. Markers are in Luse Park. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 215 South Union Street, Mc Louth KS 66054, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Eastern Kansas and in Greater Topeka. It is also in the American Midwest, in the Corn Belt, on the prairies, and on the Southern Plains. Globally, it is in North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Louisiana Purchase.
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 6 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Veterans Memorial (a few steps from this marker); Edmonds Chapel (approx. 5½ miles away); Plum Grove School Buiding - Dist. No. 39 (approx. 5½ miles away); Kilgour School Building - Dist. No. 72 (approx. 5½ miles away); Blacksmith Shop (approx. 5½ miles away); Tibbott School Building - Dist. No. 54 (approx. 5.6 miles away); Reynolds Store (approx. 5.6 miles away); Winchester Jail (approx. 5.6 miles away).
Regarding City Hall Bell. The City Hall Bell and whatever topped the Centennial plinth have been removed, apparently since the plinths are beginning to fail. Hopefully, they will be returned once the plinths have been rebuilt.
Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., March 5, 2026
2. Mayor Luse Memorial on City Hall Bell Plinth
Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., March 5, 2026
3. McLouth Centennial Marker
Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., March 5, 2026
4. City Hall Bell Marker and Plinth
Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., March 5, 2026
5. McLouth Centennial and City Hall Bell Markers
Credits. This page was last revised on March 7, 2026. It was originally submitted on March 7, 2026, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio. This page has been viewed 36 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on March 7, 2026, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio.
