Bridgeton in Cumberland County, New Jersey — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
"Liberty Bell"
Court house bell rang as news of "Declaration" reached here. Cast in Massachusetts, 1765. Now on display in lobby.Erected by State of New Jersey.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • War, US Revolutionary. In addition, it is included in the Historic Bells series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1765.
Location. 39° 25.665′ N, 75° 14.35′ W. Marker is in Bridgeton, New Jersey, in Cumberland County. Marker is at the intersection of West Broad Street (New Jersey Route 49) and Fayette Street on West Broad Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Bridgeton NJ 08302, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 6 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. New Jersey Coastal Heritage Trail Route (approx. 0.3 miles away); These Patriots (approx. 0.3 miles away); Old Broad Street Presbyterain Church (approx. 0.3 miles away); Broad St. Church (approx. 0.3 miles away); World War II Memorial (approx. 0.4 miles away); Baptist Log Meeting House (approx.
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Credits. This page was last revised on July 27, 2020. It was originally submitted on July 27, 2020, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 100 times since then and 19 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 27, 2020, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
