Andalusia in Covington County, Alabama — The American South (East South Central)

Old Courthouse Clock Bell

Photographed By Mark Hilton, April 24, 2016

1. Old Courthouse Clock Bell Marker

Inscription.
Old courthouse clock bell from 1897 to 1917
has been donated to Covington County
this Bicentennial year 1976
by H. Speller Moates and family.

Dedicated to the early settlers of Covington County

Erected in honor of
the Bicentennial of the United States of America
by the Andalusia Bicentennial Committee
with donations from citizens of Covington County.

Commissioners
Hiram Pitts
W.W. Harper
Wead Hicks
Trent Lewis
Billy T. Hughes

Bicentennial Committee
Mrs. W.H. Albritton • Mr. Curtis H. Thomasson
Mrs. Joe Bell • Mr. Jim Tilley
Mrs. C.H. Chapman • Mrs. John W. West
Miss Peggy Eiland • Mr. Joseph C. Wingard
Mr. Seth Hammett • Mayor Chalmers Bryant
Mrs Wayne Johnson • Judge Leland Enzor
Mr. H.G. McInnish • Mr. George Johnson
Mr. John G. Schere, III • Mr. Oscar Zeneah
Mr. S. Daniel Shehan • Mrs. Guy Tadlock

Erected 1976 by the Andalusia Bicentennial Committee.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Notable Events • Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the Historic Bells series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1897.

Location.

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31° 18.511′ N, 86° 28.956′ W. Marker is in Andalusia, Alabama, in Covington County. Marker is at the intersection of North Court Square and Crescent Street, on the right when traveling west on North Court Square. Located on the lawn of the Covington County Courthouse. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1 North Court Square, Andalusia AL 36420, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Bank of Andalusia National Historic Place (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); First National Bank Building (about 400 feet away); Three Notch Road / Hank and Audrey Williams (about 600 feet away); History of the Library / Andalusia Post Office becomes Public Library (about 600 feet away); Andalusia City Hall / Three Notch School (approx. 0.4 miles away); Covington County Veterans Memorial Park (approx. 0.4 miles away); Covington County War Memorial (approx. 0.4 miles away); Rodney J. Evans (approx. 0.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Andalusia.

Old Courthouse Clock Bell & Covington County Courthouse image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Mark Hilton, April 24, 2016

2. Old Courthouse Clock Bell & Covington County Courthouse

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on April 25, 2016, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama. This page has been viewed 792 times since then and 44 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on April 25, 2016, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama.