The iconic bell of the Old Vanderburgh County Courthouse will return to service today following months of restoration work.

In May, during a routine inspection, it was discovered that the bell’s drop hammer had snapped off its base after an estimated 7 million strikes over its 134-year life span.

A replacement hammer was commissioned from McShane Bell Foundry.

The same manufacturer that originally cast the bell in 1890.

The installation is expected to be completed this afternoon, with plans for the bell to ring again by 5:00 p.m.

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