Historical Marker

Cushing's Union Battery

Historical marker location:
Cumberland Township, Pennsylvania
( Marker is on Hancock Avenue, on the left when traveling north.)

July 3, 1863 - Third Day.

The Liberty Bell, an iconic symbol of American independence, was originally cast in England in 1752 and cracked during its first use. It was recast twice in Philadelphia, and the current bell has been on display in Independence National Historical Park since 2003.