C S Bell

C S Bell Charles Singleton (CS) Bell’s legacy continues on through ‘the home office’ in Hillsboro.

Since it’s founding 1852 Charles Singleton (CS) Bell’s legacy continues on today via 3 entities. The original C S Bell Co continues production of milling and grinding equipment in Tiffin, Ohio. C S Bell bells continue to be made today at a foundry in Washington State and sold by Prindle Station Bells.

‘The Home Office’ in Hillsboro lives on via this FaceBook page. Our objective here at the home office is is to communicate and share everything C S Bell: the history, products, bell information, photos, value estimates and age determination.

08/07/2026

A little sneak peek behind the doors of the CS Bell Museum 👀🏛️ Tim gives us a quick look at what’s waiting inside. There’s plenty more to discover! 🔔

A huge thank you to everyone who joined us for our event on July 18th! 🎉We truly appreciate everyone who took the time t...
07/28/2026

A huge thank you to everyone who joined us for our event on July 18th! 🎉

We truly appreciate everyone who took the time to stop by, connect with our team, and be a part of such a great day. Your support means a lot to us, and it was a pleasure meeting so many new faces while catching up with familiar ones.

We're grateful to everyone who helped make the event a success, and we can't wait to see you again!

07/12/2026

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07/12/2026

Don’t miss it!

America 250 Celebration at the C.S. Bell Museum📅 Saturday, July 18, 2026📍 C.S. Bell Museum160 W. Main Street, Hillsboro,...
07/11/2026

America 250 Celebration at the C.S. Bell Museum

📅 Saturday, July 18, 2026
📍 C.S. Bell Museum
160 W. Main Street, Hillsboro, OH

Join us as we celebrate America's 250th anniversary with a one-of-a-kind community bell-ringing event!

🕣 8:30 AM – Opening Ceremony & Public Gathering
🕘 9:00 AM – Global Bell Ringing

At exactly 9:00 AM EST, we'll ring **Reindeer**—the largest production iron bell in history—along with three additional large bells for 15 seconds as part of a worldwide celebration. A professional video crew will be on site to capture this historic moment.

☔ Rain or Shine! If the weather doesn't cooperate, there will be plenty of room inside the C.S. Bell Museum for everyone to enjoy the celebration comfortably.

🎁 Giveaways!
Everyone attending the bell ringing will receive a ticket for a chance to win:
📖 An autographed copy of *The Bells Heard Round the World: C.S. Bell and His Secret Formula* (1 winner for every 10 attendees)
💵 If we reach 100 attendees, one lucky winner will also receive **$100 cash!**

*Please note: Tickets will not be distributed after 9:00 AM.*

🔔 **Join the Worldwide Bell Ringing!**
Everyone in Highland County is encouraged to participate by ringing a bell wherever you are!

Record a 15-second video beginning with an introduction like:
*"We're the Smith Family from Greenfield, Ohio!"*

Then show your best bell ringing, smiling faces, and plenty of celebration! Upload your favorite 15-second clip to the this link: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1uSZdpfaezN-0nAMR6lgDo5knveE1zgEe?usp=sharing so we can create a lasting community video to share with bell enthusiasts around the world.

🗓 **Event Schedule**
• 8:30 AM – Opening Ceremony
• 9:00 AM – Bell Ringing
• 9:30 AM – Presentation by Campanologist Carl Scott Zimmerman

This event also offers attendees an exclusive sneak peek inside the C.S. Bell Museum before its official grand opening!

We hope to see you there as we celebrate history together. For more information, send us a message here on Facebook.

07/04/2026

The countdown is on! Join us on Saturday, July 18 for the America 250 Celebration in Hillsboro, Ohio, as we honor our nation's history and look ahead to its future.

Bring your family, invite your friends, and be part of an unforgettable day filled with community, patriotism, and celebration. You won't want to miss this special event!

📍 Hillsboro, Ohio
📅 Saturday, July 18 at 9:00 am

160 West Main St
Hillsboro, Ohio

See you there!

06/23/2026

Order Your Book NOW: https://a.co/d/0252ACnR

How old is your CS Bell 🤔

In this video, Tim Koehl walks through the key details that can help you identify the age of your bell. If you've ever wondered when your bell was made, this quick guide will point you in the right direction.

06/15/2026

Order Your Book NOW: https://a.co/d/0252ACnR

Did you know a company founded in Hillsboro, Ohio helped shape communication across the world?

In his new book, The Bells, Tim Koehl explores the incredible story of Charles Singleton Bell and the C.S. Bell Company, whose innovations put more than one million bells and one million grinders on five continents during the 1800s. From the secret Crystal Metal formula to the evolution of bells through history—and even their role in outer space—this fascinating read uncovers the legacy of a family whose impact reached far beyond Highland County.

Whether you're a history buff, a proud Hillsboro local, or simply love discovering untold stories, this book deserves a place on your shelf.

Pick up your copy today and experience the remarkable history of C.S. Bell.

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