St. John's College in Annapolis in Anne Arundel County, Maryland — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Dedicated to you, a free citizen in a free land
by direction of
The Honorable John Snyder
Secretary of the Treasury
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 the individual freedom for which our nation stands.
The pediment for this Liberty Bell was erected with the pennies donated by the children of Anne Arundel County, 1951
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Landmarks • War, Korean • War, US Revolutionary. In addition, it is included in the Liberty Bell Replica series list. A significant historical month for this entry is May 1871.
Location. 38° 58.859′ N, 76° 29.444′ W. Marker is in Annapolis, Maryland, in Anne Arundel County. It is in St. John's College. Marker can be reached from College Avenue. Marker is on the lawn of St. John's College. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Annapolis MD 21401, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. St. John's College (a few steps from this marker); For Civilization Liberty Country (within shouting distance of this marker); King William's School (within shouting distance of this marker); Francis Scott Key (within shouting distance of this marker); Liberty Tree (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Alexander Magruder (about 300 feet away); This Cannon (about 300 feet away); History of Our Maryland Flag (about 500 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Annapolis.
Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), October 1, 2020
Credits. This page was last revised on September 9, 2023. It was originally submitted on February 19, 2013, by Allen C. Browne of Silver Spring, Maryland. This page has been viewed 665 times since then and 14 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on February 19, 2013, by Allen C. Browne of Silver Spring, Maryland. 2. submitted on October 1, 2020, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. 3, 4, 5. submitted on February 19, 2013, by Allen C. Browne of Silver Spring, Maryland. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.