Capitol Hill in Tallahassee in Leon County, Florida — The American South (South Atlantic)

Florida Liberty Bell Replica

Photographed by Beverly Pfingsten, April 6, 2014

1. Florida Liberty Bell Replica

Inscription. The House of Representatives commends the Florida Bicentennial Commission for making possible the placement of the Liberty Bell here where the public may see the bell and reflect upon the liberty the bell symbolizes. On November 19, 1974, House Speaker Donald L. Tucker rededicated the bell to the spiritual enrichment of the people of Florida

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Landmarks. In addition, it is included in the Historic Bells, and the Liberty Bell Replica series lists. A significant historical month for this entry is November 1916.

Location. 30° 26.336′ N, 84° 16.86′ W. Marker is in Tallahassee, Florida, in Leon County. It is in Capitol Hill. It is at the intersection of S. Monroe Street and Pensacola Street, on the right when traveling south on S. Monroe Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Tallahassee FL 32301, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in North Florida.

It is also in the American South

and specifically in the Deep South.

Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region,

North America,

a Gulf of Mexico state,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain,

the territory of the Mississippian Culture,

one of the Confederate States of America,

and the Antebellum South.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Combat Wounded Veterans (within shouting distance of this marker); Old Capitol of Florida (within shouting distance of this marker); Florida Sri Chinmoy Peace State (within shouting distance of this marker); Leon County World War II Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Leon County Civil War Monument

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(within shouting distance of this marker); The Elliot Building and Capitol Center Historic District (within shouting distance of this marker); Tallahassee Bus Boycott (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); The Tallahassee Lunch Counter Sit-Ins (about 300 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Tallahassee.

Another marker is no longer nearby. Capitol of Florida (was within shouting distance of this marker but has been confirmed missing).

Additional commentary.
1. Original Plaque Missing
This bell was given to the State of Florida in 1950 by the Secretary of the Treasury for the state's participation in the Savings Bond drive.

— Submitted April 16, 2014, by Bill Pfingsten of Bel Air, Maryland.

Photographed by Beverly Pfingsten, April 6, 2014

2. Florida Liberty Bell Replica

Liberty Bell with Florida Capitol in background image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Beverly Pfingsten, April 6, 2014

3. Liberty Bell with Florida Capitol in background

Credits. This page was last revised on February 12, 2023. It was originally submitted on April 16, 2014, by Bill Pfingsten of Bel Air, Maryland. This page has been viewed 1,231 times since then and 102 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on April 16, 2014, by Bill Pfingsten of Bel Air, Maryland.