Morehead-Patterson Bell Tower, Bell tower at University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, United States.
The Morehead-Patterson Bell Tower rises 172 feet high with Roman numeral clocks on each of its four sides and fourteen mechanized bells in its belfry.
The tower, designed by McKim, Mead & White firm, opened on Thanksgiving Day 1931 through funding from John Motley Morehead III and Rufus Lenoir Patterson Jr.
The names of Governor John Motley Morehead and William Lenoir are inscribed on the two largest bells, recognizing their contributions to the university.
The bells ring every fifteen minutes, chime at the top of each hour, and play special songs during university celebrations throughout the academic year.
During May graduations, graduating seniors receive access to climb to the observation area for panoramic views of the Chapel Hill campus.
Location: Chapel Hill
Inception: 1931
GPS coordinates: 35.90865,-79.04925
Latest update: March 10, 2025 16:37
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