The Independence Bell which is located in front of the county courthouse was manufactured in 1858! The Bell was used to call local citizens to town gatherings, meetings, and even warned them of dangers coming toward Batesville. The bell has a very smooth and cold touch to it, it also has that kind of old feel to it. The bell has chains around it, because it's really just to look at. The bell is located on Main street, so as your looking at it you can hear the sounds of all the cars, people talking, and the smell of the freshly cooked food coming from the nearby restaurants which you can almost taste!
