Historical Marker
Samuel C.T. Dodd
Historical marker location:
1245 Liberty Street, Franklin, Pennsylvania
( Marker is at the intersection of Liberty Street (Pennsylvania Route 8) and Pennsylvania Alley, on the right when traveling south on Liberty Street.)
Marker installed: 2008
(1836-1907).
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.