James Buchanan Home

Historical marker location:

1120 Marietta Ave, Lancaster Township, Pennsylvania

( Marker is at the intersection of Marietta Avenue (Pennsylvania Route 23) and N President Avenue, on the right when traveling east on Marietta Avenue.)

Marker installed: 1961

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.