Russell Society Bell - Hadley, MA
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The Russell Society Bell is on display in a gazebo on the grounds of Hopkins Academy at at 131 Russell Street in Hadley, MA.
Waymark Code: WM17RNA
Location: Massachusetts, United States
Date Posted: 03/29/2023
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The Russell Society Bell was hung in the Russell School. The Russell School, which is locate east of the campus, was opened in 1894 as the fourth home of Hopkins Academy. When the fifth home of the Hopkins Academy opened in 1954 the bell was taken to the new campus. Currently it is on display in the gazebo.
The bell is hanging from a yoke and mounted on a 3' high stone block platform. The front of the bell is inscribed:
THE RUSSELL SOCIETY
HADLEY, MASS.
1882
IN MEMORY OF THE HONORED DEAD.
PRESENTED BYTHEIR GRATEFUL DESCENDANTS
"LET HIM THAT HEARETH SAY, COME"
The Bible quote is from Revelation 22:17.
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