Ozark in Dale County, Alabama — The American South (East South Central)

Historic Bell

Photographed By Lee Hattabaugh, September 30, 2010

1. Historic Bell Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

Erected on this site by the Dale County Commission, this bell is made of brass and hung in the clock tower of the courthouse from its completion in 1902 until it was torn down in 1968. The bell was made in 1902 by McShane Bell Foundry Company of Baltimore Maryland.

Dedicated this 9th of December 1974

B.F. Williams Chairman
Lewis M. Hayes Member
Alex J. White Member
R.H. Johnson Member
L. Frank Snell Member

Erected 1974 by Dale County Commission.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Government & Politics. In addition, it is included in the Historic Bells series list. A significant historical date for this entry is December 9, 1974.

Location. 31° 27.528′ N, 85° 38.422′ W. Marker is in Ozark, Alabama, in Dale County. Marker is at the intersection of North Union Avenue (Alabama Route 123) and Broad Street (Alabama Route 27), on the right when traveling south on North Union Avenue. Located at the northeast corner of the Dale County courthouse. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Ozark AL 36360, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Merrick's - Woodshop - Ozark / Ozark

Photographed By Lee Hattabaugh, September 30, 2010

2. Historic Bell Marker

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(a few steps from this marker); Confederate Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Dale Veterans Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Early Ozark/Ozark's Role in the Origin of Fort Rucker (within shouting distance of this marker); Hon. George W. Andrews (approx. 0.2 miles away); The Ozark Carillon and Tower (approx. 0.2 miles away); Henry Bascom Steagall (approx. 0.2 miles away); The Dr. Eratus Byron Ard Family Memorial (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Ozark.

Historic Bell image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Lee Hattabaugh, September 30, 2010

3. Historic Bell

McShane Bell Foundry, Baltimore, MD. 1902.

Photographed By Lee Hattabaugh, September 30, 2010

4. Historic Bell

The E. Howard Clock Co., Boston and New York.

Credits. This page was last revised on February 9, 2020. It was originally submitted on October 5, 2010, by Lee Hattabaugh of Capshaw, Alabama. This page has been viewed 1,122 times since then and 25 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on October 5, 2010, by Lee Hattabaugh of Capshaw, Alabama. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.