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The Bell at Augusta State University

 
 
The Bell at Augusta State University Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Mike Stroud, August 7, 2011
1. The Bell at Augusta State University Marker
Inscription. The Bell, donated to the College by the Georgia Railroad Bank, came from the last steam locomotive of the Georgia Railroad. In 1957, the bank also funded the building of the tower to house the bell, which at one time rang to mark the beginning and ending of classes. The student newspaper, The Bell Ringer, began publication fall quarter 1957.
 
Erected 2011.
 
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: EducationRailroads & Streetcars. In addition, it is included in the Historic Bells series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1957.
 
Location. 33° 28.536′ N, 82° 1.413′ W. Marker is in Augusta, Georgia, in Richmond County. Marker is on near Patriot Drive near Arsenal Avenue.. Located on campus of Augusta State University. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Augusta GA 30904, United States of America. Touch for directions.
 
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Bellevue (a few steps from this marker); Stephen Vincent Benet House (within shouting distance of this marker); Augusta College Three Original Arsenal Buildings (within shouting distance of this marker); The Augusta Arsenal (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); Walker Family Cemetery
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(approx. 0.2 miles away); Augusta State University (approx. 0.2 miles away); a different marker also named The Augusta Arsenal (approx. 0.2 miles away); Augusta Arsenal 1941 (approx. ¼ mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Augusta.
 
The Bell image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Mike Stroud, August 7, 2011
2. The Bell
The Bell at Augusta State University image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Mike Stroud, August 7, 2011
3. The Bell at Augusta State University
 
 
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on October 3, 2011, by Mike Stroud of Bluffton, South Carolina. This page has been viewed 750 times since then and 9 times this year. Photos:   1, 2, 3. submitted on October 4, 2011, by Mike Stroud of Bluffton, South Carolina.

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