Valdez in Chugach Census Area, Alaska — Northwest (North America)
Old Town Fire Bell
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, August 29, 2026
1. Old Town Fire Bell Marker
This bell was used for many years in “Old Valdez” to summon the volunteer firemen. From its perch in the thirty foot tower next to City Hall, it could be heard up to 5 miles away. The steam fire engine depicted here has been fully restored and is on display in the museum.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Landmarks.
Location. 61° 7.757′ N, 146° 21.303′ W. Marker is in Valdez in Chugach Census Area, Alaska. It is on Egan Drive west of Chenega Ave, on the right when traveling west. Marker is in front of the Valdez Museum. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 217 Egan Dr, Valdez AK 99686, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Southcentral Alaska. It is also on the American Pacific Coast. Globally, it is in North America, on the Ring of Fire, on the Pacific Rim, in the Western Hemisphere, in the Western World, and in the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Russian Empire.
Other nearby markers. At least 5 other markers are within walking distance of
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More about this marker. The image at the bottom of the marker shows the horse drawn fire engine in front of the bell tower.
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, August 29, 2026
2. Old Town Fire Bell Marker
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, August 29, 2026
3. Old Town Fire Bell Marker
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, August 29, 2026
4. Old Town Fire Bell Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on September 12, 2026. It was originally submitted on September 10, 2026, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 14 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on September 10, 2026, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.
