Pass Christian in Harrison County, Mississippi — The American South (East South Central)
Declaration of Independence
Continental Congress in Philadelphia
on July, 4, 1776
The 13 Original Colonies were Massachusetts,
Rhode Island, Connecticut, New Hampshire,
New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania,
Delaware, Maryland, Virginia, North
Carolina, South Carolina, and Georgia.
Erected 1976 by the Bicentennial Committee of Pass Christian, Mississippi.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Civil Rights • Notable Events • Patriots & Patriotism. A significant historical date for this entry is July 4, 1776.
Location. 30° 19.032′ N, 89° 14.391′ W. Marker is in Pass Christian, Mississippi, in Harrison County. Marker can be reached from the intersection of East Scenic Drive and Fleitas Avenue. Located within War Memorial Park along sidewalk. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 103 Fleitas Avenue, Pass Christian MS 39571, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. The Star Spangled Banner (a few steps from this marker); Independence Hall (within shouting distance of this marker); The Liberty Bell (within shouting distance of this marker); The Flag of the United States of America (within shouting distance of this marker); Constitution of the United States of America (within shouting distance of this marker); Blues & Jazz in the Pass (about 700 feet away, measured in a direct line); Saucier-Bidwell-Pratt House (approx. 0.2 miles away); Lawrence Guyot (approx. ¼ mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Pass Christian.
Also see . . . Wikipedia article - United States Declaration of Independence. (Submitted on February 27, 2015, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama.)
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on February 27, 2015, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama. This page has been viewed 620 times since then and 7 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on February 27, 2015, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama.