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Historic Bells Historical Markers
Single bells have been used for signalling purposes for millennia (church bells, clock bells, fog bells, fire bells, plantation bells, school bells, etc.), and sets of bells have been used for musical purposes for almost as long (peals, carillons, chimes, etc.). This series includes all historic markers for which one or more bells are significant associated objects, even if they are not directly visible from the location of the marker.
Chatham County Firefighters Memorial Last Alarm
Firefighters who have died in the line of duty
John Butler Fireman 1865 SFD Charles Schreck Fireman 1871 SFD George Puder Fireman 1873 SFD William L. Harroid Hoseman 1887 SFD John . . . — — Map (db m5641) HM
This bell, which is believed to be the oldest in Georgia, bears the date 1802. Imported from Amsterdam, it hung in the cupola of the City Exchange from 1804 until a short time before that building was razed to make way for the present City Hall. . . . — — Map (db m4913) HM
The highlight of Ed Waterhouse’s railroad career came in 1892 when he was assigned as engineer of the “Nancy Hanks,” the South’s first non-stop steamliner, and the pride of the Central of Georgia railroad. Running between Atlanta and . . . — — Map (db m95146) HM
Originally located in the bell tower of the Braselton High School, the bell was commissioned by Senator Isaac Frank Duncan for all students from 1920 until 1957. The school was built by the Town of Braselton’s founders, and when it closed in 1957, . . . — — Map (db m18270) HM
The Midway Congregational Church bell played a very important role in the lives of Dorchester Academy students. It kept time by ringing with an echo that could be heard seven to ten miles away. The bell rang every day at six, seven, eight, nine, . . . — — Map (db m9071) HM
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 . . . — — Map (db m47808) HM
Dr. Richard Forrest served as pastor of First Presbyterian Church of Toccoa, Georgia, from 1925-1950. When the original framed church building was torn down and a new sanctuary built in 1926, members of the church's congregation agrees to donate . . . — — Map (db m64390) HM
"A thing of ageless beauty weighing 1000 pounds with a beautiful voice, sweet and clear, that could be heard for miles around the community." Written by Frank Smith for the February 6, 1950 issue of the Callaway Beacon, this narrative . . . — — Map (db m233693) HM
Dedicated to the memory of the people who have contributed to the growth of the Big Island, its economy and its culture through their work on our many island plantations. This bell originally served the Hakalau Sugar Company. — — Map (db m111115) HM
In 1977 Dan and Paulin Lutkenhouse purchased this land to create a botanical garden for the education and enjoyment of the public. This bell was hanging in the steeple of an old church that was the Garden's first visitor center. In 1988 the church . . . — — Map (db m110859) HM
This reproduction of the Liberty Bell was presented to the people of Idaho by direction of The Honorable John W. Snyder Secretary of the Treasury
As the inspirational symbol of the United States Savings Bonds Independence . . . — — Map (db m128542) HM
“At sundown the church bell toiled, and it was soon filled with humble worshippers.
The chapel is quite an impressing building, the walls covered with pictures of saints and crucifixion.
The Indians are very devout and tell their . . . — — Map (db m110799) HM
This Bell was used at Tetonia School in the North End of Teton Valley.
In the valley there were 19 communities with schools before they consolidated to the three towns; Tetonia, Driggs, and Victor.
Tetonia town site was laid out and officially . . . — — Map (db m108453) HM
With gratitude to all the workers, for the children of tomorrow, we raise this bell to the glory of God: in the love of holiness, and to the cause and just pursuit of freedom.
This 48-inch, 2000-pound bell was part of the original United . . . — — Map (db m184622) HM
To summon the people of Bellwood to worship God and to strive for education
1908
St. John Lutheran Church and School
Placed here in honor of the nation's bicentennial
1976 — — Map (db m245033) HM
The Alumni Bell Tower
erected in praise of the Triune God
and in memory of
Robert Erfourth and David Hammes
—
June 1975
The bell in this tower, cast in the year 1881,
is the original bell from the first site of
Concordia Teachers . . . — — Map (db m233144) HM
The Illinois Territory was formed in 1809. Its Governor, Ninian Edwards, laid out a district on Sept. 14, 1812 and called it the County of Gallatin. After Albert Gallatin, Secretary of the U.S. Treasury. The county changed size and shape often . . . — — Map (db m210685) HM
The Factory - 1867
Pocket watch production began in 1867. The factory, located on National Street at the south end of Grove Avenue, grew in stages until by 1920 it was the largest watchmaking complex in the world, ultimately producing more . . . — — Map (db m63436) HM
The original bell from St. Andrew Episcopal church heralded many events in the life of the church and community. Usually an altar boy would be assigned the task of pulling the long rope. It was rung before regular services. It was rung for weddings . . . — — Map (db m55555) HM
Erected in 1853, 500 yards west of this location. The church moved to this location in 1920. In the late 1960's it changed to:
Upper Salem Independent Baptist Church
On May 12, 2012 the building was destroyed by a fire.
The bell . . . — — Map (db m179300) HM
(left column:)
This bell was cast in Ohio and placed in the Chenoa School in 1867. In 1911, it was moved to one of the towers of the new Chenoa Grade and High School.
During the 1950's it was removed and dedicated to the memory of . . . — — Map (db m163094) HM
(left plaque:)
The following inscription was engraved on one of the original bells that hung in the Broadview Mansion Bell Tower:
"Dedicated to the glory of God
and in loving memory of
Bird Colladay Van Leer, 1867-1933 . . . — — Map (db m162820) HM
By ring this bell, cast in 1894, early members of the Waterloo Volunteer Fire Company were called to action to assist their neighbors in times of emergency.
Since that time, the bell has graced every fire station the Waterloo Fire Department . . . — — Map (db m148284) HM
This bell hung approximately where City Hall is today - January 2021 - on South Corey Street
The fire bell is different than church or dinner bells. To make it ring louder, the clapper was pulled instead of the bell swinging. — — Map (db m181412) HM
This pedestal commemorates the Mound City Centennial celebration of 1954. Sealed inside are historical documents and a story of the bell that rests upon it. The bell, a war trophy, was used as lead-off bell for the Mississippi Squadron stationed . . . — — Map (db m144876) HM
This bell, given by King Louis XV of France to the Catholic Church of the Illinois Country in 1741, has been in Kaskaskia for centuries. The people of Kaskaskia rang it in celebration after George Rogers Clark occupied the town on July 4, 1778, . . . — — Map (db m143580) HM
At the regular meeting on July 3, 1916 a resolution was adopted to build a new high school on Broadway and 7th Street. The school bell was originally situated in the school tower. The class of 1960, raised funds to purchase bricks to build the . . . — — Map (db m186736) HM
[Left panel:]
First brought to Hoyleton in the mid to late 1800's, serving as an alarm bell from 1914 to 1948. Served the congregation of the Bethel Methodist Church, located east of Hoffman, from 1948 to 1961. In 1962 the bell . . . — — Map (db m146589) HM
This 2000 pound bell costing $1000,00. was manufactured by the Jones and Company Foundry, Troy, New York. It was placed in Fire Station Number 1 at the corner of Court and Berry Streets in 1867 a new Number 1 Fire Station was constructed in 1893 . . . — — Map (db m239332) HM
This original stone and bell donated to the Tangier community by the family of Paul E. Patton who graduated with the class of 1950 — — Map (db m163064) HM
Erected by the town of Veedersburg in memory of Cal Scherer who used old Curfew Bell over 30 years.
—Board of Trustees: Leon L. Ewbank, L. R. Owens M.D., Leon Wiggins. — — Map (db m34092) HM
In loving memory
David J. Dukes, M.D.
July 16, 1927 — June 15, 1991
Remembered for his love of music, church, sailing, family, and his fellow man.
The bell predates the Civil War and may have been in the First Methodist Church around . . . — — Map (db m9686) HM
D.O.M. Ad Laud et Glor Domini Nostri et Redemptoris Jesu Christi Hanc Mariam Annam R.R. D.D. et in Chr Pater Simon G. Brute Qui Primus Vincennopolitanan Sedem Episcopus Tenuis Vovebat Dabat et Consecrabat An Rep Sal MDCCCXXXIX . . . — — Map (db m155551) HM
This bell was Plymouth’s first fire alarm, purchased in 1879 Re-dedicated July 9, 1995 in honor of all Plymouth firefighters Past • Present • Future — — Map (db m162970) HM
This bell rung in the Orleans Academy building when built in 1864, remained in the enlarged public school building until it was razed in 1965. — — Map (db m22095) HM
This Bell
was moulded by fusing the Bells of the
Old and New School Presbyterian Churches
of Rockville
after uniting in 1869.
The Bell Tower
was restored 1950 by memorial gifts to
John H. Sherrard, Pastor, 1888 — 1895 . . . — — Map (db m59805) HM
With the possible exception of a few pioneer tombstones, this bell, forged in Cincinnati ca. 1845, is probably the oldest manufactured artifact in Wabash. For years it played significant public roles in the town, calling folks to worship and . . . — — Map (db m215063) HM
This bell began to call people to worship in 1891, at Zion Lutheran Church at 203 E. Ellsworth Street.
It is given as a memorial to Rev. Ottomar and Ottilie Stamm and Dr. Otto and Grace Lehmberg by William O. Stamm — — Map (db m232655) HM
This bell first rang in the Congregational Church which was built on this site in 1871. A new church building was constructed here in 1900, and it included a tower for the bell. The Congregational Church federated with the Presbyterian Church in . . . — — Map (db m86999) HM
In 1857 this bell called Central College students to classes for the first time. For 56 years its duties were numerous. At 5 a.m. daily it roused students for the morning study hour. It tolled for funerals and celebrated weddings with its chimes. In . . . — — Map (db m235965) HM
This bell has called people to God’s house to worship since 1869. It was first purchased and used by First Lutheran Church of St. Ansgar. In 1893 they gave it to Deer Creek Lutheran Church where it continued its call of worship across the . . . — — Map (db m16939) HM
After Shenandoah's Western Normal College burned for the second time in 1917 (the first fire was in 1891 when Henry Field was a student there) this bell was taken from the ashes of that fire and put atop Henry Field's "seedhouse" at 407 Sycamore . . . — — Map (db m87572) HM
This bell was given to Westmar College for perpetual care by the Hoskins Evangelical United Brethren Church of Hoskins, Nebraska when it closed in 1979. Also given to the college were funds to establish the Hoskins Memorial Fund. The tower was . . . — — Map (db m118958) HM
In 1959, the Prefecture of Yamanashi, Japan suffered heavy damage from two typhoons, resulting in significant loss of human life, farm animals, homes and crops. An Iowan, stationed with the U.S. Air Force in Tokyo at that time, wanted to help. . . . — — Map (db m236175) HM
Originally there were 3 school buildings in the community. This bell sat atop the large two story, eight room brick building that was originally the high school and later became the grade school. The schools were in operation from . . . — — Map (db m36742) HM
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 . . . — — Map (db m62699) HM
Dedicated to Wesley Chapel in memory of David and Ruth Campbell, Founder members and early-day pioneers 1870 - 1900
Frisco
In memory of J. Robert & M. Ellen Barnes — — Map (db m93377) HM
Commemorative of the
Garfield School Building
1880 1916
McShane Bell Foundry
Henry McShane & Co.
Baltimore, Md.
1881
Emporia High School 1880
[cornerstone]
— — Map (db m154977) HM
This 500 pound bell was installed when the school was constructed in 1873, and was mounted as a memorial during the Bicentennial Year, 1976, when the bldg. was restored — — Map (db m60956) HM
Ringing loudly at the City's first station, this fire bell was once used to call our firemen to duty. The bell was donated by Mr. & Mrs. Gerald Gellinger in memory of Jeff Wise, long time firefighter and employee of the City of Blue Rapids — — Map (db m78928) HM
Paola's Volunteer Fire Company, like many others in the midwest, was formed after the great Chicago Fire in 1871. There were no telephones, sirens or radios to notify the firefighters. In 1876, this 400 lb. "nice toned" alarm bell was bought for . . . — — Map (db m21683) HM
The Mite Society of the First Presbyterian Church presented this bell in 1872 in memory of Mrs. S.A. Stoddard, wife of the first pastor. This historic church bell was erected in the courtyard in November 1990 in memory of Frank Thompson through . . . — — Map (db m61448) HM
Erected by the Congregation
in memory of
Charles Warren Schmidt
12-27-50 - 5-16-70
with donations from
friends and relatives
"My God and I will go unendingly"
The bell in use at the
Presbyterian Church
until its merger . . . — — Map (db m95419) HM
This bell, once used to notify the people court was in session, hung in Daviess County's fourth court house from 1876 until the 96-year-old building was demolished in 1964 to make way for a new Temple of Justice. — — Map (db m243590) HM
This bell once used to notify the people court was in session, hung in Henderson County’s third court house from 1843 until 1963 when the building was demolished to make way for a new temple of justice. — — Map (db m119728) HM
Belle of Louisville
The Belle of Louisville was built (by the James Rees & Sons Company) in Pittsburgh in 1914 and commissioned the Idlewild. She first operated as a ferry at Memphis carrying passengers, freight, farm produce and . . . — — Map (db m104307) HM
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 . . . — — Map (db m67679) HM
Ship's Bell...from the Amos K. Gordon, the first all-steel towboat owned by Standard Oil Company of Louisiana. The bell is marked: CAST BY // THE CHAPLIN-FULTON MFG. CO. // PITSBURGH, PA. — — Map (db m133649) HM
First hung at Fire Engine Company No. 1, Vine and Main Streets, circa 1868, this bell was moved to the Fire Station—City Hall—Central Market erected 1898 on Main. About 1900 the Bernard Blacksmith Shop, later the A.M. Bernard Wagon . . . — — Map (db m98516) HM
Major Amos Webb, who built Arlington Plantation in nearby Washington, Louisiana, bought additional land near the north bank of Bayou Bouef in 1836, and built Macland Plantation for his son, Dr. Louis Archibald Webb in circa 1842.The Thislethwaite . . . — — Map (db m155005) HM
This reproduction of the Liberty Bell was presented to the people of Maine by direction of The Honorable John W. Snyder Secretary of the Treasury
As the inspirational symbol of the United States Savings Bonds Independence . . . — — Map (db m128550) WM
This historic Coast Guard Bell from Portland Head Light is being loaned to the City of Rockland (a Coast Guard City) for their outstanding support of the men and women of the United States Coast Guard — — Map (db m55370) HM
American Patriot Paul Revere is best known for his midnight ride on April 18, 1775, warning colonists of the advancing British forces. Although generations of people know Revere as an American hero, others know him as a noted silver and . . . — — Map (db m105554) HM
The Bell House was built in 1897 to contain the two Shipman fog-signal engines which operated the fog bell. In 1899 these engines were replaced by a Stevens Striking Machine and a wooden tower was built to accommodate the weights which activated . . . — — Map (db m55423) HM
This 1800 pound bell was cast by the Clinton H. Meneely Bell Co., Troy, New York for installation in the Hersey Memorial Building (Old Bangor City Hall) where it was dedicated on July 4, 1894.
At the dedication each councilman pulled the bell . . . — — Map (db m110570) HM
West Quoddy Head
44°48"9'N 66°57"1'W
Erected by the WQHLKA Inc.
Spring 2005
with permission of the
Maine Department
of Conservation — — Map (db m54818) HM
The organization of St. Joseph's Church was begun by Rev. Jean-François Ponsardin, January 5, 1870, under Bishop Bcon's orders to organize a French-Canadian parish in Biddeford. The old Methodist Church on Alfred Street was used from . . . — — Map (db m186185) HM
The Lincoln Street Mill went into production in 1853. With additions it contained eight million square feet of floor space. Power from the Saco river arrived in 27-foot diameter brick-lined tunnels. Turbines converted the flow into . . . — — Map (db m186164) HM
U. S. S. Paddle (SS 263) carried this bell throughout World War II. Similar bells were carried by all U. S. Submarines.
Upon this bell we toll the loss of 52 American submarines and crew of 3,621 officers and enlisted men who went down fighting . . . — — Map (db m6807) HM
This bell was originally located in the First Methodist (M.E.) Church on Market Street. It is believed the bell was installed during its construction in 1867. — — Map (db m137764) HM
Bell from
Brick Church
which broke from Stone Chapel circa 1830
becoming one of the founding churches of the
Methodist Protestant movement
In memory of
Rev. James F.W. Talley
July 6, 1940 - December 31, 2016
50 . . . — — Map (db m188473) HM
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