Pass Christian in Harrison County, Mississippi — The American South (East South Central)

Independence Hall

Photographed By Mark Hilton, February 19, 2015

1. Independence Hall Marker

Inscription.
Located in
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Begun in 1732 — Completed in 1753
Here the Declaration of
Independence was adopted on
July 4, 1776
and the Constitutional Convention
held in 1787

Erected 1976 by the Bicentennial Committee of Pass Christian, Mississippi.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Notable Buildings • Notable Places. A significant historical year for this entry is 1753.

Location. 30° 19.022′ N, 89° 14.374′ 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); Declaration of Independence (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);

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Blues & Jazz in the Pass (about 700 feet away, measured in a direct line); Saucier-Bidwell-Pratt House (approx. ¼ mile away); Lawrence Guyot (approx. 0.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Pass Christian.

Also see . . .
1. Visit Philadelphia - independence Hall. (Submitted on February 27, 2015, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama.)
2. Wikipedia article - United States Declaration of Independence. (Submitted on February 27, 2015, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama.)

Independence Hall Marker Monument image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Mark Hilton, February 19, 2015

2. Independence Hall Marker Monument

Marker in park on left of photo. image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Mark Hilton, February 19, 2015

3. Marker in park on left of photo.

War Memorial Park image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Mark Hilton, February 19, 2015

4. War Memorial Park

Independence Hall Clocktower image. Click for full size.

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5. Independence Hall Clocktower

Captain Albert E. Theberge, NOAA Corps (ret.) - NOAA Photo Library: amer0024

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 658 times since then and 14 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on February 27, 2015, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama.