Jackson in Hinds County, Mississippi — The American South (East South Central)
The Mississippi Liberty Bell
Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, May 30, 2013
1. The Mississippi Liberty Bell Marker
The Mississippi Liberty Bell made an historic journey during our nation’s Bicentennial year, 1975-1976. On loan to the Southern Baptist Convention and mounted on a truck furnished by the Ford Motor Company, the bell traveled approximately 50,000 miles and made hundreds of appearances pealing forth the message “Let Freedom Ring!”
This plaque is presented as a token of appreciation to the State of Mississippi by the Southern Baptist Convention
June, 1976
W.O. Vaught • Gene Pickett • Jaroy Weber, President, S.B.C.
Mississippi Coordinator
John Lee Taylor
Erected 1976 by the Southern Baptist Convention.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Notable Events • Patriots & Patriotism. In addition, it is included in the Historic Bells, and the Liberty Bell Replica series lists. A significant historical year for this entry is 1976.
Location. 32° 18.19′ N, 90° 10.933′ W. Marker is in Jackson, Mississippi, in Hinds
Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, May 30, 2013
2. The Mississippi Liberty Bell Marker (wide view; marker mounted on Liberty Bell Replica base)
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Monument to Women of the Confederacy (a few steps from this marker); Galloway Memorial United Methodist Church (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Galloway Memorial (about 500 feet away); U.S.S. Mississippi (about 600 feet away); Capitol Rally (about 600 feet away); Smith Park (about 700 feet away); First Presbyterian Church (approx. 0.2 miles away); Jackson Municipal Library Sit-In (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Jackson.
More about this marker. Marker is a large metal plaque, mounted at the base of Mississippi's Liberty Bell replica.
Also see . . . Liberty Bell replicas. In 1950, the 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 November 11, 2018, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.)
Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, May 30, 2013
3. Mississippi Liberty Bell Replica
Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, May 30, 2013
4. Mississippi Liberty Bell Replica (Mississippi State Capitol in background)
Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, May 30, 2013
5. The Mississippi Liberty Bell Dedication Plaque (also mounted on Liberty Bell Replica base)
This reproduction of the Liberty Bell was presented to the people of
Mississippi
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 principle
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 Revere Copper and Brass Incorporated
Credits. This page was last revised on November 15, 2018. It was originally submitted on November 11, 2018, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida. This page has been viewed 358 times since then and 17 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on November 11, 2018, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.
