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Dover in Kent County, Delaware — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Liberty Bell Reproduction
Dedicated to You, a Free Citizen in a Free Land
 
Liberty Bell Reproduction Marker Photo, Click for full size
By Nate Davidson, December 16, 2005
1. Liberty Bell Reproduction Marker
 
Inscription. Dedicated to you, a free citizen in a free land, this reproduction of the Liberty Bell was presented to the people of Delaware by direction of The Honorable John W. Snyder, Secretary of the Treasury.

As the inspirational symbol of the United States Savings Bonds Independence Drive from May 15 to July 4, 1950, it was displayed in every part of this state.

The dimensions and tone are identical with those of the original Liberty Bell when it rang out our Independence in 1776. In standing before this symbol, you have the opportunity to dedicate yourself, as did our founding fathers, to the principles of the individual freedom for which our nation stands.

This bell is one of fifty-three cast in France in 1950 and given to the United States Government by:

American Smelting and Refining Company, Anaconda Copper Mining Company, Kennecott Copper Corporation, Miami Copper Company, Phelps Dodge Corporation, The American Metal Company, Limited, Steel Supports by U.S. Steel Corporations American Bridge Company.

This bell relocated in 1976 by the Legislative Bicentennial Committee.
 
Location. 39° 9.407′ N, 75° 31.3′ W. Marker is in Dover, Delaware, in Kent County. Marker is on Federal Street. Click for map. Between William Penn and Duke of York Streets. Marker is in this post office area: Dover DE 19901, United States of America.
 
Liberty Bell Photo, Click for full size
By Nate Davidson, December 16, 2005
2. Liberty Bell
 

 
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. The Compass Rose (about 300 feet away, in a direct line); An Army of Restoration (CCC) (about 400 feet away); State House (about 400 feet away); The First State Heritage Park of Dover (about 400 feet away); a different marker also named The First State Heritage Park of Dover (about 400 feet away); Legislative Hall - Delaware's Capitol Building (about 500 feet away); The Delaware Line (about 500 feet away); Ridgely House (about 500 feet away). Click for a list of all markers in Dover.

 
Liberty Bell Reproduction amid the D.A.R. Garden Photo, Click for full size
By Mike Stroud, October 17, 2012
3. Liberty Bell Reproduction amid the D.A.R. Garden
 
Credits. This page originally submitted on May 28, 2011, by Nate Davidson of Salisbury, Maryland. This page has been viewed 316 times since then. Photos:   1, 2. submitted on May 28, 2011, by Nate Davidson of Salisbury, Maryland.   3. submitted on November 2, 2012, by Mike Stroud of Bluffton, South Carolina. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
 
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