Colton in San Bernardino County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)

Colton Schoolhouse Bell

Photographed by Adam Margolis, May 19, 2026

1. Colton Schoolhouse Bell Marker

Inscription. In 1883, in honor of the City being named after her late husband, Mrs. David Colton donated this bell to the original Colton Schoolhouse. The bell was rung each morning, announcing the start of the school day. When a new school was constructed, the bell was relocated to the tower at City Hall. In 1927, City Hall was remodeled, the bell tower removed and the bell placed into storage. The Colton Rotary Club purchased the bell in 1938 and had it relocated to the new Fire Station. Since then, it has been at this location serving as a reminder of days gone by in the City of Colton.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Education. In addition, it is included in the Historic Bells series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1883.

Location. 34° 4.258′ N, 117° 19.206′ W. Marker is in Colton, California, in San Bernardino County. It is at the intersection of East E Street and North 10th Street on East E Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 303 East E Street, Colton CA 92324, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Greater Los Angeles,

in the Inland Empire,

in the Peninsular Ranges,

and specifically in the Transverse Ranges.

It is also in the American Southwest.

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.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain

and also Mexico’s Alta California.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 3 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Colton Vietnam War Memorial (approx. ¼ mile away); Colton Public Library (approx. ¼ mile away); Fort Benson (approx. 2 miles away); San Bernardino Santa Fe Depot

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(approx. 2.4 miles away); Mitla Café (approx. 2.7 miles away); War Memorial (approx. 2.8 miles away); California Theater (approx. 2.8 miles away); 60th Anniversary of the CCC (approx. 2.9 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Colton.

Another marker is no longer nearby. La Plaza Park, San Bernardino, California (was approx. 2.8 miles away but has been confirmed missing).

Photographed by Adam Margolis, May 19, 2026

2. Colton Schoolhouse Bell Marker

Photographed by Adam Margolis, May 19, 2026

3. Colton Schoolhouse Bell Marker

Photographed by Adam Margolis, May 19, 2026

4. Colton Schoolhouse Bell Marker

Photographed by Adam Margolis, May 19, 2026

5. Colton Schoolhouse Bell Marker

Photographed by Adam Margolis, May 19, 2026

6. Colton Schoolhouse Bell Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on May 20, 2026. It was originally submitted on May 19, 2026, by Adam Margolis of Mission Viejo, California. This page has been viewed 10 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. submitted on May 19, 2026, by Adam Margolis of Mission Viejo, California. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.