Norwich in Kingman County, Kansas — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)
City of Norwich Fire Bell
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., August 25, 2012
1. City of Norwich Fire Bell Marker
This bell was purchased from the C and S Bell Co. by the City of Norwich in 1912 for use as a firebell. It was used until it was replaced by an electric siren in 1939. This monument was erected in 1985 by the Norwich Jaycees in honor of Norwichs (sic) progress in the first 100 years.
Erected 1985 by Norwich Jaycees and Farrar Corporation.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Charity & Public Work • Communications. In addition, it is included in the Historic Bells series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1912.
Location. 37° 27.46′ N, 97° 50.945′ W. Marker is in Norwich, Kansas, in Kingman County. Marker is on Main Street south of 1st Avenue, on the left when traveling south. Monument is at Norwich City Hall. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 226 Main Street, Norwich KS 67118, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 6 other markers are within 16 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Old Runnymede (approx. 8.3 miles away); Mrs. Susanna Madora Salter (approx. 14.1 miles away); Jeff Long Post No. 104 (approx. 15.3 miles away); The Ole Harper Fountain (approx. 15.3 miles away); Old Runnymede Church (approx. 15˝ miles away); U.S. (Army) Sgt. Willsun Marcus Wayne Mock (approx. 15.6 miles away).
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Also see . . .
1. City of Norwich. City website homepage (Submitted on January 19, 2013, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)
2. C. S. Bell And His Bellfoundry. Tower Bells website entry (Submitted on January 19, 2013, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)
Additional commentary.
1. Spelling on the marker
The spelling for the transcription has been taken verbatim from the marker, notably the spelling of Norwichs without an apostrophe.
— Submitted September 3, 2020.
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., August 25, 2012
2. City of Norwich Fire Bell and Marker
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., August 25, 2012
3. City of Norwich Fire Bell
Credits. This page was last revised on December 31, 2022. It was originally submitted on January 19, 2013, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 419 times since then and 7 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on January 19, 2013, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.
