Fountain Valley in Orange County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)

School Bell

Photographed By Greg Ullman, September 12, 2012

1. School Bell Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

In 1900, the Wardlow Family donated one acre of farm land for a school located on this site. This bell is from the first school in Fountain Valley.

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 1900.

Location. 33° 42.138′ N, 117° 57.804′ W. Marker is in Fountain Valley, California, in Orange County. Marker is at the intersection of Bushard Street and Talbert Avenue, on the right when traveling south on Bushard Street. The marker is mounted on the wall at the northwest entrance to the Senior Center building which sits on the corner. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Fountain Valley CA 92708, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Wardlow Home / Red Car (within shouting distance of this marker); First City Hall / First School (within shouting distance of this marker); Talbert Drainage District (within shouting distance of this marker); Blacksmith Shops (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Original Circus Site / First Post Office / Country Stores

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(about 400 feet away); Slaughter House (about 600 feet away); Talbert Home (about 700 feet away); "All Saints Anglican Church" (about 700 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Fountain Valley.

School Bell and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Greg Ullman, September 12, 2012

2. School Bell and Marker

This marker is the smaller one on the left. The plaque seen on the right is a dedication plaque for the building.

A Closer View of the Bell image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Greg Ullman, September 12, 2012

3. A Closer View of the Bell

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on September 15, 2012, by Greg Ullman of Fountain Valley, California. This page has been viewed 655 times since then and 35 times this year. Last updated on September 24, 2012, by Greg Ullman of Fountain Valley, California. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on September 15, 2012, by Greg Ullman of Fountain Valley, California. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.