Winston-Salem in Forsyth County, North Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)

Symbol of Service

Photographed By Michael C. Wilcox

1. Symbol of Service Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

Dedicated to all firemen of this community. The bell first tolled to summon volunteer firefighters in the Town of Salem. Since 1912 this bell had hung in the old bell tower that was located at Station No 2, 301 South Liberty Street

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Charity & Public Work • Communications. A significant historical year for this entry is 1912.

Location. 36° 6.134′ N, 80° 14.922′ W. Marker is in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, in Forsyth County. Marker is on Marshall Street North, on the left when traveling south. Located between 6th & 7th Street at the Arnold B. Bullard Public Safety (Fire) Station. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Winston Salem NC 27101, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Downtown North Historic District (approx. 0.2 miles away); Safe Bus Company (approx. ¼ mile away); Nissen Building (approx. 0.3 miles away); O'Hanlon's Office Building (approx. 0.3 miles away); New Bethel Baptist Church (approx. 0.3 miles away); First Sit-In Victory In North Carolina

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(approx. 0.3 miles away); First Baptist Church (approx. 0.3 miles away); Pythian Hall (approx. 0.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Winston-Salem.

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Photographed By Michael C. Wilcox

2. Symbol of Service Marker

close-up of markings on the bell

Photographed By Michael C. Wilcox, June 6, 2012

3. Symbol of Service Marker

Photographed By Michael C. Wilcox, June 6, 2012

4. Symbol of Service Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on April 6, 2017. It was originally submitted on June 6, 2012, by Michael C. Wilcox of Winston-Salem, North Carolina. This page has been viewed 455 times since then and 28 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on June 6, 2012, by Michael C. Wilcox of Winston-Salem, North Carolina. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.