Downtown in Little Rock in Pulaski County, Arkansas — The American South (West South Central)
Dedicated to You, A Free Citizen in a Free Land
Arkansas Liberty Bell Replica
Arkansas
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 this topic list: Notable Events. In addition, it is included in the Historic Bells , and the Liberty Bell Replica series lists. A significant historical year for this entry is 1950.
Location. 34° 44.889′ N, 92° 17.342′ W. Marker is in Little Rock, Arkansas, in Pulaski County. It is in Downtown. Marker is on State Capitol north of West 4th Street / Capitol Mall, on the left when traveling north. Marker and Liberty Bell replica are located on the Arkansas State Capitol grounds, within the American Revolution Bicentennial plaza on the north side of the Capitol. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 500 Woodlane Street, Little Rock AR 72201, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. "Testament" (within shouting distance of this marker); Arkansas Statehood Centennial (about 700 feet away, measured in a direct line); To The Confederate Women of Arkansas (approx. 0.2 miles away); Arkansas Medal of Honor Monument (approx. 0.2 miles away); Leiper-Scott House (approx. 0.2 miles away); Arkansas Vietnam Veterans' Memorial (approx. ¼ mile away); Isaac Homard House (approx. ¼ mile away); Ward-Hays House (approx. 0.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Little Rock.
More about this marker. Marker is a large metal plaque, mounted horizontally at ground level beside the Arkansas Liberty Bell replica.
Also see . . . 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.)
Credits. This page was last revised on February 10, 2023. It was originally submitted on January 11, 2019, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida. This page has been viewed 225 times since then and 20 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on January 11, 2019, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.