Gretna Peace Bell

front view

Type

Gretna Peace Bell

Gretna, Manitoba

Notice:

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This memorial, the Peace Bell, was originally installed as the school bell for the Gretna Public School in 1884. On 11 November 1965 it was rededicated as a peace bell.

Inscription

[plaque]

PEACE BELL

INSTALLED AS SCHOOL BELL ON THE GRETNA PUBLIC SCHOOL 1884

RECLAIMED AND DEDICATED AS PEACE BELL AT MEMORIAL SERVICE 11 A.M. NOVEMBER 11, 1965.

Location
Gretna Peace Bell

Corner of Cobourg Avenue and Ninth Street
Gretna
Manitoba
GPS Coordinates
Lat. 49.00682
Long. -97.56595