Corydon in Harrison County, Indiana — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Bell Predates the Civil War
David J. Dukes, M.D.
July 16, 1927 — June 15, 1991
The bell predates the Civil War and may have been in the First Methodist Church around the early 1800's when the first State Capitol was built in Corydon, Indiana.
Erected 1991 by Loving Friends.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Churches & Religion • Political Subdivisions. In addition, it is included in the Historic Bells series list. A significant historical date for this entry is June 15, 1823.
Location. 38° 12.671′ N, 86° 7.539′ W. Marker is in Corydon, Indiana, in Harrison County. Marker is at the intersection of East Beaver Street and North Elm Street, on the left when traveling east on East Beaver Street. Marker and bell are near the Band Stand in the southeast corner of the Old State Capitol grounds. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Corydon IN 47112, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Griffin Building (within shouting distance of this marker); Griffin & McGrain Building (within shouting distance of this marker); Reader Building (within shouting distance of this marker); Lewis McClellan O'Bannon (within shouting distance of this marker); Pollein Building (within shouting distance of this marker); Robert Presley O'Bannon (within shouting distance of this marker); Jordan Building (within shouting distance of this marker); Corydon Republican Building (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Corydon.
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on July 29, 2008, by Al Wolf of Veedersburg, Indiana. This page has been viewed 1,375 times since then and 24 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 29, 2008, by Al Wolf of Veedersburg, Indiana. • Kevin W. was the editor who published this page.