Charleston in Kanawha County, West Virginia — The American South (Appalachia)
Dedicated to You, A Free Citizen in a Free Land
West Virginia's Liberty Bell Replica
Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, July 28, 2012
1. Dedicated to You, A Free Citizen in a Free Land Marker
West Virginia
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 • Miami Copper Company
Anaconda Copper Mining Company • Phelps Dodge Corporation
Kennecott Copper Corporation • The American Metal Company, Limited
Steel supports by U. S. Steel Corporation's American Bridge Company
This plaque donated by the West Virginia Veterans of Foreign Wars and its Ladies Auxiliary.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Landmarks •
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Location. 38° 20.238′ N, 81° 36.709′ W. Marker is in Charleston, West Virginia, in Kanawha County. Marker can be reached from Kanawha Boulevard East (U.S. 60) east of Greenbrier Street (West Virginia Route 114), on the left when traveling east. Marker and Liberty Bell replica are located in the courtyard on the north side of the West Virginia State Capitol, directly in front of the fountain and the main north entrance. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1900 Kanawha Boulevard East, Charleston WV 25305, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Booker Taliaferro Washington (within shouting distance of this marker); West Virginia Home Guards (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); West Virginia's Female Veteran (about 500 feet away); "The West Virginia Coal Miner" (about 500 feet away); Gold Star Families Memorial Monument (about 500 feet away); 1st Marine Division United States Marine Corps (about 500 feet away); Semper Fidelis
Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, July 28, 2012
2. West Virginia Liberty Bell Replica & Marker (located in front of West Virginia State Capitol)
More about this marker. Marker is a large metal plaque, mounted directly above West Virginia's Liberty Bell replica on the supporting framework.
Also see . . . The History of the Liberty Bell Replicas. In 1950, this foundry was selected by the U.S. Department of the Treasury to cast fifty-five full-size Liberty Bell replicas – one for each state plus U.S. territories, to place on the capitol grounds of each state. Foundry craftsmen measured each feature and dimension of the original Liberty Bell to create fifty-five authentic replicas for the U.S. Treasury Department. (Submitted on January 10, 2019, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.)
Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, July 28, 2012
3. West Virginia Liberty Bell Replica & Marker (wide view; West Virginia State Capitol behind)
Credits. This page was last revised on January 14, 2019. It was originally submitted on January 10, 2019, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida. This page has been viewed 194 times since then and 17 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on January 10, 2019, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
