Marion Public Square Bell Tower - Marion, Illinois
Posted by: Groundspeak Charter Member BruceS
N 37° 43.842 W 088° 55.641
16S E 330158 N 4177684
Bell tower located in Public Square at the former location of the county courthouse in Marion, Illinois.
Waymark Code: WM6HJV
Location: Illinois, United States
Date Posted: 06/06/2009
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member silverquill
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The bell tower was built in 1972 on the site of the former county courthouse which had been opened in 1889. The bell tower was partially constructed from bricks salvaged from the courthouse when it was torn down. The bell and weathervane were from the former courthouse. The clock is new to the tower. The 93-foot brick tower is the same height as the courthouse was it replaced.

Address of Tower:
Public Square
Marion, Illinois

Still Operational: yes

Number of bells in tower?: 1

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Tours or visits allowed in tower?: Unknown

Relevant website?: Not listed
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