Brimfield in Peoria County, Illinois — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Bell School House Bell
1889-1947
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Photographed by Matthew Stevens, August 18, 2026
1. Bell School House Bell Marker
Erected 1993 by the Brimfield Historical Society.
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 1889.
Location. 40° 50.306′ N, 89° 53.086′ W. Marker is in Brimfield, Illinois, in Peoria County. It is at the intersection of South Galena Avenue and W Knoxville Street, on the right when traveling south on South Galena Avenue. This marker is located on the property of the Brimfield Library. There is a sidewalk that runs next to this marker. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 111 S Galena Ave, Brimfield IL 61517, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in the Illinois River Valley and in Greater Peoria. It is also in the American Midwest 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
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 10 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: L.L. Guyer Log House (within shouting distance of this marker); Roll of Honor (within shouting distance of this marker); Brimfield Vietnam War Anniversary Marker (within shouting distance of this marker); Zion Protestant Episcopal Church (about 600 feet away, measured in a direct line); a different marker also named Zion Protestant Episcopal Church (about 600 feet away); Jubilee College State Historic Site (approx. 5.6 miles away); Jubilee College (approx. 7 miles away); Princeville Revolutionary War Veterans (approx. 9.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Brimfield.
Additional keywords. Public Library
Photographed by Matthew Stevens, August 16, 2026
2. Bell School House Bell & Marker
Photographed by Matthew Stevens, August 18, 2026
3. Bell School House Bell Left
The Brimfield Library can be seen behind the bell
Credits. This page was last revised on August 28, 2026. It was originally submitted on August 18, 2026, by Matthew Stevens of Washington, Illinois. This page has been viewed 12 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on August 18, 2026, by Matthew Stevens of Washington, Illinois. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.
