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El Camino Real Bell

This commemorative bell celebrates a combined century of service by the California Federation of Women’s Clubs and California State Automobile Association including the establishment of bell markers along the historical El Camino Real.

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Edenton Bell Battery C.S.A.

Organized in March 1862 under the leadership of Capt. William Badham Jr., Lt. John M. Jones, and Lt. Nelson McClees, the Edenton Bell Battery was composed of men primarily from Chowan, Tyrrell, and Washington Counties. Lacking adequate artillery, various institutions ...

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Mrs. Martha McFarlane McGee-Bell

1735 - 1820

Loyal Whig – Enthusiastic Patriot

Revolutionary Heroine

We are indebted to E. W. Caruthers

for the eventfull story of her life.

Marker is on Old Battleground Road 0.2 miles south of New Garden Road, on the right when traveling south.

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Campbell's Bridge

Vital Crossing

When General Robert E. Lee's Army of Northern Virginia began its retreat from Petersburg and Richmond on the evening of April 2, 1865, part of the army crossed the Appomattox River at Campbell's Bridge here. Other columns crossed the ...

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Liberty Bell Replica Marker

Dedicated to You, a Free Citizen in a Free Land

This reproduction of the Liberty Bell was the inspirational symbol for the United States Savings Bonds Independence Drive, conducted from May 15 to July 4, 1950.

The dimensions and tone are identical ...

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Get Up Bell

In the early 1900's when Cliffside Mill was built, a bell tower was erected to house this bell. It towered above the mill and looked out over the town. This bell was named the "Get Up Bell" by the people ...

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Belle Isle and Old Dominion Iron and Nail Works

Once called Washington’s or Broad Rock Island, Belle Isle was bought by Captain John Smith from Chief Powatan in 1608. Early travelers found the island natural and idyllic and current visitors only see hints of the island’s industrial past. In ...

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George Bellows / Roy Lichtenstein

George Bellows

George Bellows (1882-1925) is widely recognized as one of America's premier artists. His vivid portrayals of modern urban life have become indelible icons of American art. Born and reared in Columbus, he retained close ties here throughout his life. ...

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Campbell Cemetery G.A.R. Memorial

This Mortar

Erected by John Flinn Post No. 77

G.A.R. May 27, 1898. Was at the

Capture of Mobile, New Orleans and

Vicksburg. Weight 980 lbs.

Marker can be reached from Oak Street south of Palace Street, on the left when traveling south.

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Soldiers and Sailors of the Late War of the Rebellion

In memory of the York County soldiers and sailors of the late War of the Rebellion, 1861–1865.

Marker is on West College Avenue near South Beaver Street, on the right.

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