Belize City, Belize — Central America

Death of William Hart Bennett

Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, February 26, 2015

1. Death of William Hart Bennett Marker

Inscription. This clock tower was erected in 1924 in memory of William Hart Bennett, Esq. CMG Governor & Commander in Chief of the Colony from 3rd April to 4th Sept. 1918 who died as the result of injuries sustained by him while proceeding to the scene of the fire of 17th Aug 1918 that destroyed the Government Offices

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Disasters • Government & Politics. A significant historical date for this entry is September 4, 1918.

Location. 17° 29.64′ N, 88° 11.197′ W. Marker is in Belize City, Belize. It is on Regent Street, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Albert Street 33, Belize City, Belize 7MHZT KWG3N, Belize. Touch for directions.

Regionally, it is in North America,

Central America,

Mesoamerica,

the Western Hemisphere,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain,

a Spanish colony,

and specifically a British colony.

Other nearby markers. At least 7 other markers are within 14 kilometers of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Antonio Soberanis Gomez (within shouting distance of this marker); Mule Park (about 120 meters away, measured in a direct line); Belize National World War I Cenotaph (approx. half a kilometer away); British Honduras Territorial Force Memorial (approx. half a kilometer away); Saint John's Anglican Cathedral (approx. 0.6 kilometers away); 18th Century Cannon (approx. 13.6 kilometers away in Belize District); The Belize Defence Force Fallen (approx. 13.6 kilometers away).

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this marker. Legend has it that Mr. Hart Bennett died when a flagpole from the burning building fell on him.

Wide view of the Death of William Hart Bennett Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, February 26, 2015

2. Wide view of the Death of William Hart Bennett Marker

The marker is mounted onto the steps in front of the Belize Supreme Court building.

An additional marker on the clock restoration image. Click for full size.

Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, May 28, 2018

3. An additional marker on the clock restoration

This additional marker is below the featured marker, although normally covered by vegetation. It reads:

Supreme Court Clock
Restoration of this clock made possible through the joint effort of the Belize City Council, Ministry of Tourism and the Environment, Belize Tourist Board, Belize Tour Guides Association, the people of Belize and the United States Agency for International Development under the
Tourism Management Project
Sept. 1995

Clock tower dedicated to William Hart Bennett image. Click for full size.

Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, February 26, 2015

4. Clock tower dedicated to William Hart Bennett

Each face has stopped at a different time.

Credits. This page was last revised on October 6, 2022. It was originally submitted on March 4, 2015, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 1,169 times since then and 20 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on March 4, 2015, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia. 3. submitted on June 18, 2018, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia. 4. submitted on March 4, 2015, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.