Historical Marker

John Abbott

Historical marker location:
Abbottstown, Pennsylvania
( Marker is at the intersection of S Queen Street and E Fleet Street, on the right when traveling north on S Queen Street.)
Marker installed: 1976

1976.

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.