Overcoming Geography

Historical marker location:

1 Susquehanna Street, Jim Thorpe, Pennsylvania

( Marker can be reached from the intersection of Lehigh Avenue (U.S. 209) and Lehigh Gorge Trail.)

1827-1937.

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.