Carlisle in Cumberland County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
"250 Years of Cumberland County"
Bells Across PA
| | America 250 PA | |
Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., June 28, 2026
1. "250 Years of CUmberland County" Marker
This bell was placed as part of the
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania's celebrations
for the 250th anniversary of the
United States in 2026.
Presented in Cumberland County
Artist: Phil George
[Images include Benjamin Rush, Molly Pitcher, Jim Thorpe, George Washington, Esther Popel Shaw, PA nature and agriculture]
Erected 2025 by CAEDC and Cumberland Valley PA.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Events. In addition, it is included in the America 250 series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1776.
Location. 40° 12.074′ N, 77° 11.375′ W. Marker is in Carlisle, Pennsylvania, in Cumberland County. It is at the intersection of High Street (U.S. 11) and Hanover Street (U.S. 11), on the left when traveling west on High Street. Marker and bell are on the Public Square. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Carlisle PA 17013, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in South-Central Pennsylvania and in Greater Harrisburg. It is also in the American Northeast, in the Mid-Atlantic, in Appalachia, and specifically
this page online
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Vietnam War Memorial (here, next to this marker); Medal of Honor Recipients (a few steps from this marker); Carlisle First World War Memorial (a few steps from this marker); China Burma India Veteran's Memorial (a few steps from this marker); Cumberland County Civil War Memorial (a few steps from this marker); Carlisle Public Square (a few steps from this marker); Jim Thorpe (a few steps from this marker); Liberty Tree (a few steps from this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Carlisle.
Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., June 28, 2026
2. "250 Years of Cumberland County" Bell and Marker
Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., June 28, 2026
3. "250 Years of Cumberland County" Bell
Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., June 28, 2026
4. "250 Years of Cumberland County" Bell
Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., June 28, 2026
5. "250 Years of Cumberland County" Bell
Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., June 28, 2026
6. "250 Years of Cumberland County" Bell
Credits. This page was last revised on June 30, 2026. It was originally submitted on June 30, 2026, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio. This page has been viewed 6 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. submitted on June 30, 2026, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio.
