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Old Bastrop Academy Bell

Bastrop, Bastrop County

Marker Text

Cast 1850. Bastrop ladies collected money, and bell was brought here in 1851 by steamer "Water Mockasin." In 1892, no longer used to summon school classes, it was placed in a cupola at the Methodist Church; since 1928, in this campanile. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark, 1966

Marker Details

Address 1201 N. Main St.
Location Description 1201 N. Main St., Bastrop
Marker # 9149
Dedicated 1966
Size, Type Medallion & Plate
Code educational topics
Latitude, Longitude 30.106532, -97.318344

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