Shafer Tower, Muncie
Facts and practical information
Shafer Tower is a 150-foot-tall free-standing bell tower, or campanile with a carillon and chiming clock in the middle of the campus of Ball State University in Muncie, Indiana. The tower was conceived and designed by Eric Ernstberger, co-founder of architectural firm Rundell Ernstberger Associates. This three million dollar project was completed at the end of 2001 and received final inspection February 2002. Breaking the record for the highest bell tower in Indiana, Shafer Tower is one of the couple hundred examples of carillon bell towers spread among the United States. ()
Shafer Tower – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)
Nearby attractions include: Minnetrista, Beneficence Statue, David Owsley Museum of Art Ball State University, Emens Auditorium.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Which popular attractions are close to Shafer Tower?
How to get to Shafer Tower by public transport?
Bus
- BSU Shafer Tower • Lines: Blu (Cw), Grn, Orn, Red (1 min walk)
- BSU Letterman Building • Lines: Blu (Ccw), Grn, Orn, Red (1 min walk)