Salem in Marion County, Oregon — The American West (Northwest)
Dedicated to You, A Free Citizen in a Free Land
Oregon's Liberty Bell Replica
Photographed by Cosmos Mariner, July 5, 2015
1. Dedicated to You, A Free Citizen in a Free Land Marker
Oregon
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 Revere Copper and Brass Incorporated
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Communications • Parks & Recreational Areas.
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Location. 44° 56.288′ N, 123° 1.723′ W. Marker is in Salem, Oregon, in Marion County. It can be reached from Waverly Street Northeast, on the left when traveling west. Marker and Liberty Bell replica are located on the eastern portion of the Oregon State Capitol grounds. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Waverly Street Northeast, Salem OR 97301, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Oregon Wine Country and in the Willamette Valley. It is also on the American Pacific Coast, in the Pacific Northwest, and in the Lewis & Clark Corridor. Globally, it is in North America, in the Cascade Range, on the Ring of Fire, in the Pacific Rim, in the Western Hemisphere, in the Western World, and in the Anglosphere.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: The Circuit Rider / Robert Booth Memorial (a few steps from this marker); Column Segments (within shouting distance of this marker);
Photographed by Douglass Halvorsen, October 14, 2025
2. Dedicated to You, A Free Citizen in a Free Land Marker
A replica plaque replaced the original plaque and was rededicated in 2022 at its permament home on the east grounds of the State Capitol.
More about this marker. Marker is a large metal plaque, mounted on a concrete pedestal below the Oregon's Liberty Bell replica.
Regarding Dedicated to You, A Free Citizen in a Free Land. This marker was previously located at:
44.93869125N
123.0314209W
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1. 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 11, 2019, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.)
2. Oregon Liberty Bell Project.
Photographed by Cosmos Mariner, July 5, 2015
3. Oregon Liberty Bell Replica & Marker (Oregon State Capitol in background)
Capitol Accessibility, Maintenance and Safety construction at Capitol required moving Oregons Liberty Bell. The bells relocation revealed that wood deterioration and metal fatigue made it unsafe to reinstall on the grounds until repaired.(Submitted on October 21, 2025, by Douglass Halvorsen of Klamath Falls, Oregon.)
A project fit for the Capitol Foundations mission, our nonprofit funded the $30,000 restoration of Oregons bell with help from sponsors. Preserving state treasures at our Capitol shows that Oregonians value their gifts and artifacts, provides educational opportunities and adds enjoyment for all who visit the building and its grounds.
In January 2020, Christoph Paccard Bell Foundry received Oregons Liberty Bell. The foundry is the official U.S. sales representative for the Paccard Fonderie des Cloches in France, makers of the replica bells. Restoration included:
A new wooden yoke coated with marine polyurethane finish.
Addition of a custom-fitted drip edge to eliminate water intrusion of the yoke.
Glass bead sandblasting of all metal components.
Hot dip galvanizationwith quenching process.Photographed by Cosmos Mariner, July 5, 20154. Oregon Liberty Bell Replica & Marker (wide view; Oregon Capitol west entrance in background)
New bearings.
Powder coating of metal components.
Upon learning that the original plaque was damaged beyond repair, the Capitol Foundation agreed to pay to have a replica plaque recast. Contractors affixed the new plaque to the cement base after installing historic bell at its new home on the east side of the Capitol grounds.
The Legislative Administration, Capitol Accessibility Maintenance and Safety (CAMS) project staff and contractors, State Capitol State Park personnel and multiple engineering firms collaborated on the Capitol Foundations Oregon Liberty Bell restoration project.
Additional commentary.
1. Liberty Bell replica moved
The Liberty Bell replica was moved to its permanent home and redicated on the eastern grounds of the State Capitol in 2022 due to impending construction work of the Capitol building beginning in 2020. The plaque was replaced with a new plaque and the bell was refurbished.
— Submitted October 21, 2025, by Douglass Halvorsen of Klamath Falls, Oregon.
Photographed by Douglass Halvorsen, October 14, 2025
5. Dedicated to You, A Free Citizen in a Free Land Marker
The Liberty Bell replica at its current site on the eastern grounds of the State Capitol.
Photographed by Douglass Halvorsen, October 14, 2025
6. Dedicated to You, A Free Citizen in a Free Land Marker
Backdrop view of the Liberty Bell replica with the State Capitol building in the background (under construction).
Credits. This page was last revised on October 27, 2025. It was originally submitted on January 10, 2019, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida. This page has been viewed 489 times since then and 57 times this year. Last updated on October 21, 2025, by Douglass Halvorsen of Klamath Falls, Oregon. Photos: 1. submitted on January 11, 2019, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida. 2. submitted on October 21, 2025, by Douglass Halvorsen of Klamath Falls, Oregon. 3, 4. submitted on January 11, 2019, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida. 5, 6. submitted on October 21, 2025, by Douglass Halvorsen of Klamath Falls, Oregon. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.
