Corydon in Harrison County, Indiana — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

Bell Predates the Civil War

Photographed by Ginger Drenning, July 16, 2008

1. Bell Predates the Civil War Marker

Inscription. In loving memory
David J. Dukes, M.D.
July 16, 1927 — June 15, 1991 Remembered for his love of music, church, sailing, family, and his fellow man.

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: Political Subdivisions • Religion & Religious Structures. 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. It 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.

Regionally, this marker is in Southern Indiana.

It is also in the American Midwest,

in the Ohio River Valley,

and in the Corn Belt.

Globally, it is in North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once the territory of the Mississippian Culture

and also the Northwest Territory.

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

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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.

The BELL ... image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Ginger Drenning, July 16, 2008

2. The BELL ...

The bell is by the Band Stand which has "Summer On the Square" concerts.

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 1,580 times since then and 12 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.