Liberty Bell -- Mt. Vernon Memorial Park -- Fair Oaks, CA
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sbcamper
N 38° 41.070 W 121° 15.537
10S E 651432 N 4283204
The cemetery has a patriotic theme and many veterans are buried here.
The funeral home itself is a replica of colonial architecture.
George can be seen behind the bell near a back wall (the original veterans area). There are two larger ones now.
Waymark Code: WME061
Location: California, United States
Date Posted: 03/16/2012
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A replica of the Philadelphia Liberty Bell and a reminder of our freedoms. In the background one will see a figure of George Washington. The funeral home is built in the period style of his home.
Rim reads "Proclaim Liberty Throughout the Land unto all inhabitants. Province of Pennsylvania for the State House in PhiladA
Leviticus XXV.XIX.
Pass and Stow. MDCCLIII." 1753.
The aboltionist in 1830 promoted the name: Liberty Bell.
This is a 2000 pound bell, 70% copper, 25% tin.
John Pass and John Stow sponsored the recasting of the first liberty bell when it cracked.
They consistently decorate with flags for Memorial Day, 4th of July, and Veterans' Day.
Where is original located?: Philadelphia, PA
Where is this replica located?: Sacramento County, town of Fair Oaks, CA
Who created the original?: Franklin ?.
Internet Link about Original: www.nps.gov/inde/liberty-bell.htm
Year Original was Created (approx. ok): 1753
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