Fifeville in Charlottesville, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)

Dedicated to You, A Free Citizen in a Free Land

Liberty Bell Replica image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Beverly Pfingsten, April 11, 2014

1. Liberty Bell Replica

Inscription. This reproduction of the Liberty Bell was presented to the people of
Virginia
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 in the Liberty Bell Replica series list. A significant historical month for this entry is May 1950.

Location. 38°

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1.766′ N, 78° 29.15′ W. Marker is in Charlottesville, Virginia. It is in Fifeville. It is at the intersection of Ridge Street and Garrett Street on Ridge Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Charlottesville VA 22902, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Central Virginia.

It is also in the American South

and specifically in the Upper South.

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 the territory of the Mississippian Culture,

one of the original Thirteen Colonies,

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: Site of Mount Zion Baptist Church, 1884 (within shouting distance of this marker); Meriwether Lewis and William Clark (about 400 feet away); Inge's Store (about 500 feet away); Jefferson School (about 800 feet away); Daughters of Zion Cemetery (approx. 0.2 miles away); Together We Grow (approx. 0.2 miles away); Oakwood Cemetery (approx. 0.2 miles away); First Baptist Church (approx. ¼ mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Charlottesville.

Another marker is no longer nearby. Sacajawea (was about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line but has been permanently removed).

Virginia Liberty Bell Replica image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Beverly Pfingsten, April 11, 2014

2. Virginia Liberty Bell Replica

Bell is at the side of the Charlottesville Fire Station image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Beverly Pfingsten, April 11, 2014

3. Bell is at the side of the Charlottesville Fire Station

Credits. This page was last revised on February 1, 2023. It was originally submitted on April 16, 2014, by Bill Pfingsten of Bel Air, Maryland. This page has been viewed 1,212 times since then and 37 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on April 16, 2014, by Bill Pfingsten of Bel Air, Maryland.