County of bell: Montgomery County
Locatio of bell: Myrtle St. side Country House Lawn, Independence
The courthouse was built in 1887 with a clock tower and bell. The tower was removed during remodeling in 1931. I assume the bell was also and placed here.
The is not any plaque to identify details
Text embossed on the bell:
(north face):
Montgomery County Courthouse
Independence Kans. July 1891
(south face):
McShane Bell Foundry,
Baltimore, MD.
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