Which word appears to be misspelled on the Liberty Bell?
“America”
“Liberty”
“Assembly”
“Pennsylvania”
If you look closely at the Liberty Bell, you’ll notice a fascinating historical quirk etched into the bell’s surface. The inscription on the bell spells “Pennsylvania” with just one “n.” It’s not really a typo, however. In the mid-18th century, when the bell was cast in Whitechapel Bell Foundry in London, variations in English spelling were common, and “Pensylvania” was considered an acceptable alternative spelling for “Pennsylvania.” The same spelling was also used by Alexander Hamilton on the signature page of the Constitution of the United States.
The correct answer is “Pennsylvania”.