Aiken in Aiken County, South Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)
Aiken County Courthouse Bell
Troy, N.Y., the bell
hung in the courthouse
1882-1981.
In 1981, lightning
cracked the bell,
and caused a fire
that destroyed
the cupola.
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. This marker has been replaced by another marker nearby. It was located near 33° 33.253′ N, 81° 43.513′ W. Marker was in Aiken, South Carolina, in Aiken County. Marker could be reached from the intersection of Newberry Street SW and New Lane SW, on the right when traveling south. At Aiken County Museum. Touch for map. Marker was at or near this postal address: 433 Newberry St SW, Aiken SC 29801, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this location. A different marker also named Aiken County Courthouse Bell (a few steps from this marker); Aiken County Museum (within shouting distance of this marker); "Banksia" (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Banksia (within shouting distance of this marker); Transit Of Venus Observatory Structure, 1882 (within shouting distance of this marker); Frederick Ergle Log Cabin (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Water Trough and Drinking Fountain (about 400 feet away); The One Room Schoolhouse (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Aiken.
Related marker. Click here for another marker that is related to this marker. New Marker at this Location also titled "Aiken County Courthouse Bell"
Also see . . . Meneely Bell Foundry. The Meneely Bell Foundry was a bell foundry established in 1826 in West Troy (now Watervliet), New York, by Andrew Meneely. (Submitted on June 4, 2012, by Brian Scott of Anderson, South Carolina.)
Credits. This page was last revised on January 9, 2024. It was originally submitted on August 3, 2008, by Mike Stroud of Bluffton, South Carolina. This page has been viewed 2,149 times since then and 25 times this year. Last updated on January 8, 2024, by Tom Bosse of Jefferson City, Tennessee. Photos: 1. submitted on August 3, 2008, by Mike Stroud of Bluffton, South Carolina. 2. submitted on March 26, 2017, by Brian Scott of Anderson, South Carolina. 3, 4, 5. submitted on August 3, 2008, by Mike Stroud of Bluffton, South Carolina. 6, 7. submitted on March 26, 2017, by Brian Scott of Anderson, South Carolina. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.