One of the most identifiable landmarks on campus, the 138-foot-tall Albritton Bell tower was donated to Texas A&M by Mr. and Mrs. Ford D. Albritton Jr. in 1984. The tower is located at the original entrance to the university.
The tower contains Westminster chimes and 49 carillon bells — the largest weighing more than three tons and the smallest 28 pounds — that were cast at a 200-year-old foundry near Nice, France. (pronounced: Neece)
If you're on campus, you will notice that the bells chime each quarter-hour. They can also be programmed to play Aggie music and patriotic songs and to celebrate major events, including graduation ceremonies and football victories. They also chime during the university's solemn Silver Taps ceremony.
One inscription on the tower reads: "I ring with pride and honor for all past, present and future students of Texas A&M University."