Historical Marker
Lattimer Massacre
Historical marker location:
Lattimer, Pennsylvania
( Marker is at the intersection of Lattimer Road (Pennsylvania Route 3028) and Quality Road on Lattimer Road.)
Marker installed: 1972
September 10, 1897.
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.