Perth Amboy in Middlesex County, New Jersey — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

Dedicated to You, A Free Citizen in a Free Land

New Jersey's Replica of the Liberty Bell

Photographed by Bill Pfingsten, August 18, 2014

1. Dedicated to You, A Free Citizen in a Free Land Marker

Inscription. This reproduction of the Liberty Bell was presented to the people of
New Jersey
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 16 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 Corporation's American Bridge Company • This plaque donated by Revere Copper and Brass Incorporated

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Landmarks. In addition, it is included

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in the Historic Bells, and the Liberty Bell Replica series lists. A significant historical month for this entry is May 1837.

Location. 40° 30.383′ N, 74° 15.96′ W. Marker is in Perth Amboy, New Jersey, in Middlesex County. It is at the intersection of Market Street and High Street on Market Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Perth Amboy NJ 08861, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in New Jersey’s Central Jersey,

in Greater Princeton,

and in the New York City Metropolitan Area.

It is also in the American Northeast,

in the Mid-Atlantic,

and on the Eastern Seaboard. Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region,

North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Netherland

and also one of the original Thirteen Colonies.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: The Polish Veterans of World War II, Post 40 (here, next to this marker); September 11 Memorial (a few steps from this marker); Market Square (within shouting distance of this marker);

Liberty Bell Replica image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Bill Pfingsten, August 18, 2014

2. Liberty Bell Replica

George Washington (within shouting distance of this marker); The Perth Amboy Fireman's Triangle Forged 1883 (within shouting distance of this marker); The Bill of Rights Arch (within shouting distance of this marker); Perth Amboy's English Elm Tree (within shouting distance of this marker); Perth Amboy City Hall (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Perth Amboy.

Replica of the Liberty Bell image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Bill Pfingsten, August 18, 2014

3. Replica of the Liberty Bell

Dedicated to the
Gold Star Mothers
of the State of New Jersey
erected by public subscription 1959

Credits. This page was last revised on May 24, 2023. It was originally submitted on September 2, 2014, by Bill Pfingsten of Bel Air, Maryland. This page has been viewed 664 times since then and 21 times this year. Last updated on May 23, 2023, by Carl Gordon Moore Jr. of North East, Maryland. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on September 2, 2014, by Bill Pfingsten of Bel Air, Maryland. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.