Independence in Jackson County, Missouri — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)

Liberty Bell Replica Marker

Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., May 21, 2011

1. Liberty Bell Replica Marker

Inscription.
Dedicated to You, a Free Citizen in a Free Land

This reproduction of the Liberty Bell was the inspirational symbol for the United States Savings Bonds Independence Drive, conducted from May 15 to July 4, 1950.

The dimensions and tone are identical with those of the original Liberty Bell when it rang out our independence in 1776.

The people of Annecy-le-Vieux, Haute Savoie, France, gave this bell to the People of Independence, Missouri, in recognition of the historical signifance of the Liberty Bell as an emblem of freedom. Fifty-three Liberty Bell reproductions used in the Independence Drive were cast at Annecy-le-Vieux.

The City of Independence was chosen for the gift because of its name, and because of its renown as the home of President Harry S. Truman.

In standing before this symbol, you have the opportunity to dedicate yourself as did our Founding Fathers to the principles of individual freedom for which our nation stands.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Communications • Patriots & Patriotism • War, US Revolutionary • War, World II. In addition, it

Paid Advertisement

Click or scan to see
this page online

is included in the Former U.S. Presidents: #33 Harry S. Truman, the Historic Bells, and the Liberty Bell Replica series lists. A significant historical month for this entry is May 1895.

Location. 39° 6.148′ N, 94° 25.256′ W. Marker is in Independence, Missouri, in Jackson County. It is on North Pleasant Street. Marker is along the entrance drive to the Harry S. Truman Library and Museum. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 500 West US Highway 24, Independence MO 64050, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Greater Kansas City.

It is also in the American Midwest,

in the Lewis & Clark Corridor,

in the Corn Belt,

and on the Santa Fe Trail Corridor.

Globally, it is in North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once the territory of the Mississippian Culture,

the Louisiana Purchase,

and the Antebellum South.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: The Harry S. Truman Library (within shouting distance of this marker); Truman Library Veterans Memorial Carillon

Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., June 21, 2011

2. LIberty Bell Replica Marker

Truman Library in background

(about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Harry S. Truman Grave (about 400 feet away); The Eternal Flame of Freedom (about 400 feet away); Harry S. Truman Historic District (approx. 0.2 miles away); A Man of Means (approx. 0.3 miles away); Three Trails From Independence (approx. 0.3 miles away); Trails to the East & West (approx. 0.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Independence.

Other markers no longer nearby. Independence (was about 700 feet away but has been confirmed missing); "The Neck" (was approx. 0.2 miles away but has been confirmed missing).

Also see . . . Harry Truman's Address at the Liberty Bell Dedication in Independence. Harry S. Truman Library & Museum website entry (Submitted on July 8, 2011, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio.)

Harry S. Truman Library & Museum image. Click for full size.

Photographed by William Fischer, Jr.

3. Harry S. Truman Library & Museum

Credits. This page was last revised on May 2, 2022. It was originally submitted on July 8, 2011, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio. This page has been viewed 1,096 times since then and 16 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on July 8, 2011, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio.