W.A. Roberts Bell - Gilmer, TX
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WalksfarTX
N 32° 43.769 W 094° 56.691
15S E 317752 N 3622970
Steel Alloy Alarm Bell 530 is embossed on the bell yoke. Bell is hung on a short metal tower on the NW corner of the Upshur County Courthouse.
Waymark Code: WMZVBV
Location: Texas, United States
Date Posted: 01/08/2019
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Plaque Text:
This bell was rung every day for many years in the early 1900's by W.A. Roberts to signal six o'clock p.m. closing time for all businesses; to call the firemen and citizens together when needed, and for all momentous occasions, including end of World War I. Donated by heirs of W.A. Roberts, 7-4-76.
Railway Signaling and Communications, Volume 45
"Mr. Roberts was born in Gilmer, Texas, March 1886 and has been employed with the (Texas & Pacific) railway company in various positions up to January 1, 1941 at which time he was promoted to superintendent of telegraphy, which position he held at the time of his retirement."
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