Dedicated to You, A Free Citizen in a Free Land

Photographed By Beverly Pfingsten, June 12, 2011

1. Dedicated to You, A Free Citizen in a Free Land Marker

Inscription. This reproduction of the Liberty Bell was presented to the people of
Wyoming
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: Patriots & Patriotism. In addition, it is included in the Liberty Bell Replica series list. A significant historical month for this entry is May 1876.

Location.

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Marker has been permanently removed. It was located near 41° 8.373′ N, 104° 49.261′ W. Marker was in Cheyenne, Wyoming, in Laramie County. Marker was at the intersection of 24th Street and Carey Street, on the right when traveling west on 24th Street. Touch for map. Marker was in this post office area: Cheyenne WY 82001, United States of America.

We have been informed that this sign or monument is no longer there and will not be replaced. This page is an archival view of what was.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this location. Elling William "Bill" Golling (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Esther Hobart Morris (about 300 feet away); Nellie Tayloe Ross (about 500 feet away); a different marker also named Esther Hobart Morris (about 500 feet away); Wyoming Spanish American War Monument (about 600 feet away); Wyoming Army and Air National Guard Memorial (about 700 feet away); The Cheyenne - Ft. Laramie - Deadwood Trail (approx. 0.2 miles away); 1980 Capitol North National Historic District (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Cheyenne.

Wyoming's Liberty Bell Replica image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Beverly Pfingsten, June 12, 2011

2. Wyoming's Liberty Bell Replica

Dedicated to You, A Free Citizen in a Free Land Marker Location image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Mark Parker, June 28, 2024

3. Dedicated to You, A Free Citizen in a Free Land Marker Location

Credits. This page was last revised on June 28, 2024. It was originally submitted on September 15, 2011, by Bill Pfingsten of Bel Air, Maryland. This page has been viewed 794 times since then and 72 times this year. Last updated on June 28, 2024, by Mark Parker of Hickory, North Carolina. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on September 15, 2011, by Bill Pfingsten of Bel Air, Maryland. 3. submitted on June 28, 2024, by Mark Parker of Hickory, North Carolina. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.