Crawford 1891 School Bell # 271
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Biker Ozzy
N 42° 40.860 W 103° 24.486
13T E 630423 N 4726619
History on old school bell.
Waymark Code: WM4KCB
Location: Nebraska, United States
Date Posted: 09/02/2008
Views: 22
Marker reads as follows
CRAWFORD 1891 SCHOOL BELL
Crawford's first high school building was erected with locally fired brick in 1890 at an approximate cost of $25,000. This bell was installed in the belfry the following year. During the structure's demolition in 1956, citizens stealthily "requisitioned" the bell, fearing its loss. Brick salvaged from the school was used by the Lions Club in constructing this monument in 1979. The bell was placed here as a symbol of the town's commitment to education.
Crawford Lions Club
Nebraska State Historical Society
Corner of Coates and 5th Streets in Crawford
Dawes County
Marker 271
Marker Name: Crawford 1891 School Bell
Other: yes
City: Not Listed
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