Aiken in Aiken County, South Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)
Aiken County Courthouse Bell
Photographed By Mike Stroud, July 2008
1. Aiken County Courthouse Bell Marker
Troy, N.Y., the bell
hung in the courthouse
1882-1981.
In 1931, lightning
cracked the bell,
and caused a fire
that destroyed
the cupola.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Landmarks. In addition, it is included in the Historic Bells series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1882.
Location. 33° 33.253′ N, 81° 43.513′ W. Marker is in Aiken, South Carolina, in Aiken County. Marker is on Newberry St SW near New Lane SW. At Aiken County Museum. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 433 Newberry Street SW, Aiken SC 29801, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 10 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Aiken County Museum (within shouting distance of this marker); Transit Of Venus Observatory Structure, 1882 (within shouting distance of this marker); Frederick Ergle Log Cabin (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Water Trough and Drinking Fountain (about 400 feet away); The One Room Schoolhouse (about 400 feet away); Hitchcock Woods
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Also see . . . Meneely Bell Foundry. The Meneely Bell Foundry was a bell foundry established in 1826 in West Troy (now Watervliet), New York, by Andrew Meneely. (Submitted on June 4, 2012, by Brian Scott of Anderson, South Carolina.)
Photographed By Brian Scott, February 25, 2017
2. Aiken County Courthouse Bell Marker
Photographed By Mike Stroud, 2008
3. Aiken County Courthouse Bell and Marker
Photographed By Mike Stroud, 2008
4. Aiken County Courthouse Bell
Photographed By Mike Stroud, 2008
5. Aiken County Courthouse Bell close-up
Bell Company
Troy, N.Y.
A.D. 1882.
Photographed By Brian Scott, February 25, 2017
6. Aiken County Courthouse Bell
Photographed By Brian Scott, February 25, 2017
7. Aiken County Courthouse Bell
Credits. This page was last revised on March 26, 2017. It was originally submitted on August 3, 2008, by Mike Stroud of Bluffton, South Carolina. This page has been viewed 2,108 times since then and 97 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on August 3, 2008, by Mike Stroud of Bluffton, South Carolina. 2. submitted on March 26, 2017, by Brian Scott of Anderson, South Carolina. 3, 4, 5. submitted on August 3, 2008, by Mike Stroud of Bluffton, South Carolina. 6, 7. submitted on March 26, 2017, by Brian Scott of Anderson, South Carolina. • Kevin W. was the editor who published this page.
