Pinedale in Navajo County, Arizona — The American Mountains (Southwest)
Pinedale School Bell
Photographed By Bill Kirchner, September 24, 2010
1. Pinedale School Bell Marker
Inscription.
Pinedale School Bell. . For 75 years this bell tolled throughout Pinedale Valley as a symbol of unity, calling the settlers to school, church and socials and warning of disaster. Purchased in 1892, it hung for many years in a log schoolhouse near this site. Later it was moved to a rock schoolhouse between Pinedale and Mortensen, where it served both communities. In 1922 another school was built on the site of the original log building. The bell was returned to its original location where it remained until a heavy snow fall destroyed the building in 1967.
For 75 years this bell tolled throughout Pinedale Valley as a symbol of unity, calling the settlers to school, church and socials and warning of disaster. Purchased in 1892, it hung for many years in a log schoolhouse near this site. Later it was moved to a rock schoolhouse between Pinedale and Mortensen, where it served both communities. In 1922 another school was built on the site of the original log building. The bell was returned to its original location where it remained until a heavy snow fall destroyed the building in 1967.
Erected 1987 by Pinedale Improvement Association and Arizona Historical Society.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Education. In addition, it is included in the Historic Bells series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1892.
Location. 34° 18.444′ N, 110° 14.929′ W. Marker is in Pinedale, Arizona, in Navajo County. Marker is on Pinedale Road, 0.7 miles south of Arizona Route 260, on the left when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1300 Pinedale Road, Pinedale AZ 85934, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on October 6, 2010, by Bill Kirchner of Tucson, Arizona. This page has been viewed 1,122 times since then and 181 times this year. Photos:1, 2, 3. submitted on October 6, 2010, by Bill Kirchner of Tucson, Arizona. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.
