Falmouth in Pendleton County, Kentucky — The American South (East South Central)
Bell
Photographed By Don Morfe, July 20, 2013
1. Bell Marker
Inscription.
Bell. . The bronze bell displayed here was cast by the Buckeye Foundry of Cincinnati, Ohio in 1882. The company was known for its expert work and many of their bells are still in use around the tri-state area. Primarily known for church bells, it is impossible to know who commissioned the bell as records were lost in the 1937 flood. The bell was used at the old city hall building and was removed and stored after renovation of the facility after the 1997 flood. The bell served as notice when fire calls were received and was rung to summons fire department personnel.
The bronze bell displayed here was cast by the Buckeye Foundry of Cincinnati, Ohio in 1882. The company was known for its expert work and many of their bells are still in use around the tri-state area. Primarily known for church bells, it is impossible to know who commissioned the bell as records were lost in the 1937 flood. The bell was used at the old city hall building and was removed and stored after renovation of the facility after the 1997 flood. The bell served as notice when fire calls were received and was rung to summons fire department personnel.
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. 38° 40.6′ N, 84° 19.8′ W. Marker is in Falmouth, Kentucky, in Pendleton County. Marker is at the intersection of Main St. and East Shelby Street, on the right when traveling north on Main St.. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Falmouth KY 41040, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on August 15, 2013, by Don Morfe of Baltimore, Maryland. This page has been viewed 448 times since then and 15 times this year. Photos:1, 2, 3. submitted on August 15, 2013, by Don Morfe of Baltimore, Maryland. • Al Wolf was the editor who published this page.
