Capitol Hill in Northeast Washington in Washington, District of Columbia — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
The Freedom Bell
Photographed By Richard E. Miller, June 2008
1. The Freedom Bell Marker
Dedicated to the spirit of the Bicentennial on behalf of the children of our nation.
Erected 1981 by The American Legion and the American Legion Auxiliary.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Fraternal or Sororal Organizations • Patriots & Patriotism • War, US Revolutionary. In addition, it is included in the Historic Bells series list.
Location. 38° 53.798′ N, 77° 0.39′ W. Marker is in Northeast Washington in Washington, District of Columbia. It is in Capitol Hill. Marker is on Union Station Drive Northeast west of Columbus Circle Northeast, on the left when traveling west. The marker is located between the Columbus Monument and Washington DC's Union Station. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 50 Massachusetts Avenue Northwest, Washington DC 20001, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Christopher Columbus (within shouting distance of this marker); Delaware Avenue & Columbus Circle, NE (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); “The President’s Trees” (about 400 feet away); Gateway to The Nation's Capital (about 500 feet away); Famine-Genocide in Ukraine (about 700 feet
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Additional commentary.
1. History of the Freedom Bell.
In 1981, the Freedom Bell was donated to the United States in celebration of the nation's Bicentennial.
It was cast specifically for the 1975-76 American Freedom Train by Whitechapel Bell Foundry, the same foundry that cast the original Liberty Bell.
The American Freedom Train carried the bell to all 48 contiguous states during the nation's Bicentennial celebration. It was alternately called the Freedom Bell or the Children's Bell.
It is nearly twice as large as the real Liberty Bell.
— Submitted September 10, 2016.
Photographed By Richard E. Miller, July 2, 2008
2. The Freedom Bell and Marker
The marker is on the bricks in front of the bell. The Columbus Memorial is in the background.
Photographed By Richard E. Miller, July 2, 2008
3. The Freedom Bell
Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, September 15, 2022
4. The Freedom Bell and Marker
The Christopher Columbus Monument can be seen in the background.
Credits. This page was last revised on February 26, 2023. It was originally submitted on July 4, 2008, by Richard E. Miller of Oxon Hill, Maryland. This page has been viewed 2,664 times since then and 51 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on July 4, 2008, by Richard E. Miller of Oxon Hill, Maryland. 4. submitted on February 26, 2023, by J. Makali Bruton of Accra, Ghana. • Kevin W. was the editor who published this page.
