Tehuacana in Limestone County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Bell Tower
Photographed by Mansfieldphoto.com, April 19, 2026
1. Bell Tower Marker
This replica bell tower is a replacement for the original tower which adorned Texas Hall. Trinity University in the 1880s added the mansard roof and tower to the original 1869 building. Approximately 100 years later the tower was removed while in need of repair.
The Westminster College Ex-Student Association was formed and began raising funds for a new tower. Others became involved. And Friends was added to the association name. Two of the presidents who played a significant role, Jim Meridith and David McCartney, were instrumental in seeing this project fulfilled.
The Westminster Ex-Students and Friends and all who have an appreciation of Texas history, hope to see the bell tower crowning this magnificent and architecturally significant Second Empire French style building.
Erected 2022.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Education. A significant historical year for this entry is 1869.
Location. 31° 44.619′ N, 96° 32.724′ W. Marker is in Tehuacana, Texas, in Limestone County. It is at the intersection of College Avenue and Westminster Street, on the right when traveling west on College
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Regionally, this marker is in the Prairies & Lakes Region. It is also in the American South. Globally, it is in North America, a Gulf of Mexico state, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain, the Republic of Texas, one of the Confederate States of America, and the Antebellum South.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 5 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: William Rees (a few steps from this marker); Tehuacana (within shouting distance of this marker); One Half Mile North to the Site Once Occupied by Trinity University (approx. 0.4 miles away); Tehuacana Cemetery (approx. 0.6 miles away); Robert M. Love (approx. 0.7 miles away); Joseph W. Stubenrauch (approx. 2.9 miles away); Robert B. Longbotham (approx. 4.9 miles away); Mrs. Lucy Haggard Longbotham (approx. 4.9 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Tehuacana.
Photographed by James Hulse, April 19, 2026
2. Bell Tower
Credits. This page was last revised on July 6, 2026. It was originally submitted on June 30, 2026, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 9 times since then. Photos: 1. submitted on June 30, 2026, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. 2. submitted on July 6, 2026, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.
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