Central Business District in Sacramento in Sacramento County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)

Liberty Bell Replica

Photographed By Syd Whittle, December 28, 2008

1. Liberty Bell Replica Marker

Inscription.
Dedicated To You, A Free Citizen In A Free Land
This reproduction of the Liberty Bell was presented to the people of California by direction of The Honorable John W. Snyder Secretary of 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 the 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 Mining Company * Phelps Dodge Corporation Kennecott Copper

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Corporation * The American Metal Company, Limited

Erected 1950 by : Steel Supports by U.S. Steel Corporation’s American Bridge Company, Plaque by Revere Copper and Brass Incorporated.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Patriots & Patriotism. 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. 38° 34.569′ N, 121° 29.498′ W. Marker is in Sacramento, California, in Sacramento County. It is in the Central Business District. Marker and Bell are located on the grounds of the State Capital Park. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 10th and L Streets, Sacramento CA 95814, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. The Civil War Memorial Grove (within shouting distance of this marker); USS California Bell Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Civil War Symbol Yields To Time (within shouting distance of this marker); Kenneth L. Maddy (within shouting distance of this marker); Thomas Starr King (within shouting distance of this marker); California State Capitol Park (within shouting distance of this marker); El Camino Real Bell

Liberty Bell Replica and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Syd Whittle, December 28, 2008

2. Liberty Bell Replica and Marker

(within shouting distance of this marker); Pioneer Camellia Grove (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Sacramento.

Also see . . . Replicas of the Liberty Bell Owned by US State Governments. In 1950, the United States Department of the Treasury assisted by several private companies selected Paccard Foundry in Annecy-le-Vieux, France, to cast 55 full-sized replicas of the Liberty Bell. The bells were shipped as gifts to states and territories of the United States and the District of Columbia to be displayed and rung on patriotic occasions. This was part of a savings bond drive held from May 15 to July 4, 1950 with the slogan "Save for Your Independence." (Submitted on December 29, 2008, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona.)

Liberty Bell Replica image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Syd Whittle, December 28, 2008

3. Liberty Bell Replica

Credits. This page was last revised on February 7, 2023. It was originally submitted on December 29, 2008, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona. This page has been viewed 3,277 times since then and 55 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on December 29, 2008, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona.