Memorial Belltower — Attraction in Raleigh

This 115 foot monument is on the campus of North Carolina State University and it's darned hard to miss. Towering over the area in the daytime and well lit up at night, the bell tower was completed in 1937 and the class of 1938 donated the clock (it seems to keep pretty good time) and the class of 1939 donated the floodlights. The formal dedication was held on November 11 (Armistice Day) 1949.

The memorial plaque lists 34 alumni who died in the war and according to the website I found, a 35 name who was wrongly reported as KIA and wasy included by mistake. The university decided to alter the name and change it to George E. Jefferson, a symbol of unknown soldiers from NC State and elsewhere.

Sometimes, the tower is lit up in red. This is to honor veterans such as Memorial Day and Veterans' Day.

At the moment, the tower contains speakers and a sound system that play chimes, rather than an...

I got a tour of the Bell Tower from inside, guided by Dr. Thomas H. Stafford Jr. The newly created green space on the north side of the Talley Student Union is named the Stafford Commons in recognition of Thomas H. Stafford, Jr’s years of service to the university. Dr. Stafford briefly narrated the history of the Bell Tower, it's significance and the timeline of its construction. After narrating the history, he asks us a question based on the names of the fallen heroes carved on the granite inside the Bell Tower. When no one is able to answer the question, the answer...

Similar to UNC, this location also offers a great opportunity for graduate students to capture memorable photos of their academic achievements. However, finding a parking spot can be challenging, especially during peak hours. On the bright side, there are many restaurants nearby that serve delicious food and cater to different tastes and preferences. This location has more dining options than Chapel Hill, which makes it more appealing for visitors and...