Fountain Valley in Orange County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
School Bell
Photographed by Greg Ullman, September 12, 2012
1. School Bell Marker
In 1900, the Wardlow Family donated one acre of farm land for a school located on this site.
This bell is from that first school in Fountain Valley.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Communications • Education. In addition, it is included in the Historic Bells series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1900.
Location. 33° 42.138′ N, 117° 57.804′ W. Marker is in Fountain Valley, California, in Orange County. It is at the intersection of Bushard Street and Talbert Avenue, on the right when traveling south on Bushard Street. The marker is mounted on the wall at the northwest entrance to the Senior Center building which sits on the corner. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 17967 Bushard Street, Fountain Valley CA 92708, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Greater Los Angeles and in the Peninsular Ranges. It is also on the American Pacific Coast. Globally, it is in North America, on the Ring of Fire, in the Pacific Rim, in the Western Hemisphere, in the Western World, and in the Anglosphere.
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Wardlow Home / Red Car (within shouting distance of this marker); First City Hall / First School (within shouting distance of this marker); Talbert Drainage District (within shouting distance of this marker); Blacksmith Shops (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Original Circus Site / First Post Office / Country Stores (about 400 feet away); Slaughter House (about 600 feet away); Talbert Home (about 700 feet away); "All Saints Anglican Church" (about 700 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Fountain Valley.
Photographed by Greg Ullman, September 12, 2012
2. School Bell and Marker
This marker is the smaller one on the left. The plaque seen on the right is a dedication plaque for the building.
Photographed by Greg Ullman, September 12, 2012
3. A Closer View of the Bell
Credits. This page was last revised on May 1, 2026. It was originally submitted on September 15, 2012, by Greg Ullman of Fountain Valley, California. This page has been viewed 979 times since then and 47 times this year. Last updated on April 30, 2026, by Liam Williams of Irvine, California. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on September 15, 2012, by Greg Ullman of Fountain Valley, California. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.
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