Sedalia in Guilford County, North Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)

Bell Tower

Photographed By Patrick G. Jordan, June 4, 2011

1. Bell Tower Marker

Inscription. The bell tower signaled the beginning and the end of most activities at the Palmer Memorial Institute.These included classes, farming, meals, lights-out, and community as well as campus emergencies.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: African Americans • Education. In addition, it is included in the Historic Bells series list.

Location. 36° 4.001′ N, 79° 37.325′ W. Marker is in Sedalia, North Carolina, in Guilford County. Marker can be reached from 6136 Burlington Road. The marker is on the grounds of the Charlotte Hawkins Brown historic site. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Sedalia NC 27342, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Galen L. Stone Hall 1927 (within shouting distance of this marker); Kimball Hall (within shouting distance of this marker); Palmer Memorial Institute (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Dr. Charlotte Hawkins Brown (about 500 feet away); Athletic Field (about 500 feet away); McLean House (about 500 feet away); In Memory of Dr. Charlotte Hawkins Brown (about 500 feet away); Dr. Charlotte Hawkins Brown, 1883 - 1961 (about 500 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Sedalia.

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Photographed By Patrick G. Jordan, June 4, 2011

2. Bell Tower Marker

Inside the bell tower image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Patrick G. Jordan, June 4, 2011

3. Inside the bell tower

Credits. This page was last revised on March 24, 2021. It was originally submitted on June 4, 2011, by Patrick G. Jordan of Graham, North Carolina. This page has been viewed 412 times since then and 13 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on June 4, 2011, by Patrick G. Jordan of Graham, North Carolina. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.