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Philadelphia County Landmarks
Liberty Bell
Philadelphia
,
Philadelphia County
,
Pennsylvania
The Liberty Bell rang out for important events during the Revolutionary War and America's Federal period, but did not acquire its famous name until the 1830's, when it became a symbol for the abolitionist movement.
Pennsylvania Eastern State Penitentiary
Philadelphia
,
Philadelphia County
,
Pennsylvania
19130
Designed by John Haviland and opened in 1829, Eastern State is considered to be the world's first true penitentiary.