Kaskaskia Bell State Historic Site

This old church bell, a gift to the Catholic Church at Kaskaskia from King Louis XV was cast in France in 1741. It is popularly known as the “Liberty Bell of the West.”

Getting There & Details

Admission
Free Admission
Hours
Daily: 8am-5pm
Address
4372 Park Rd.
Phone
618-859-3741
Map
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