Cambridge in Dorchester County, Maryland — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

This Bell

Photographed By F. Robby, November 4, 2007

1. This Bell Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

This bell originally hung in a monastery in Mexico. Brought to America during the Mexican War, 1846. Served as fire alarm in Cambridge until 1883.

Erected 1940 by Dorset Chapter of the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Communications • War, Mexican-American. In addition, it is included in the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR), and the Historic Bells series lists. A significant historical year for this entry is 1846.

Location. 38° 34.344′ N, 76° 4.551′ W. Marker is in Cambridge, Maryland, in Dorchester County. Marker is at the intersection of High Street and Court Lane, on the right when traveling north on High Street. Marker is on the grounds of the Dorchester County Courthouse. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Cambridge MD 21613, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Goldsborough House (within shouting distance of this marker); Christ P. E. Church (within shouting distance of this marker); Finding Freedom (within shouting distance of this marker);

Photographed By F. Robby, November 4, 2007

2. This Bell

On the lawn of the Dorchester County Courthouse.

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John F. Kennedy (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); 1739 (about 400 feet away); Eastern Shore Infantry (about 500 feet away); John Barth (about 500 feet away); Cambridge House B&B (about 700 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Cambridge.

Photographed By Allen C. Browne, January 20, 2018

3. The Bell

Bell Inscription image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Allen C. Browne, January 20, 2018

4. Bell Inscription

Fait Par Jean Bazin A Nantes 1779

Detail of Bell image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Allen C. Browne, January 20, 2018

5. Detail of Bell

JNRI
(Iēsus Nazarēnus, Rēx Iūdaeōrum)
Jesus King of the Jews

Photographed By Allen C. Browne, January 20, 2018

6. Detail of Bell

Credits. This page was last revised on February 20, 2018. It was originally submitted on December 4, 2007, by F. Robby of Baltimore, Maryland. This page has been viewed 1,796 times since then and 14 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on December 4, 2007, by F. Robby of Baltimore, Maryland. 3, 4, 5. submitted on January 21, 2018, by Allen C. Browne of Silver Spring, Maryland. 6. submitted on February 20, 2018, by Allen C. Browne of Silver Spring, Maryland.