William Penn Annex East in Philadelphia in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
The Graff House
the Declaration of Independence
was reconstructed in 1975
with funds provided by the
National Park Service
and the
Independence Hall Association
Arthus C. Kaufmann, Chairman
Erected by National Park Service.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Notable Buildings • War, US Revolutionary. In addition, it is included in the Former U.S. Presidents: #03 Thomas Jefferson series list.
Location. 39° 57.04′ N, 75° 9.131′ W. Marker is in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, in Philadelphia County. It is in William Penn Annex East. It is at the intersection of 7th Street and Market Street, on the left when traveling north on 7th Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 700 Market St, Philadelphia PA 19106, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Southeast Pennsylvania. It is also in the American Northeast and in the Mid-Atlantic. Globally, it is in North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Haudenosaunee (Iroquois) Confederacy, New Netherland, and one of the original Thirteen Colonies.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: A different marker also named Declaration House (here, next to this marker); a different marker also named Declaration House (here, next to this marker); " it was intended to be an expression of the American mind " (a few steps from this marker); a different marker also named Declaration House (within shouting distance of this marker); American Pharmaceutical Association (within shouting distance of this marker); Rohm and Haas [Headquarters] (within shouting distance of this marker); Bicentennial Dawn, Philadelphia (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); 6th & Market (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Philadelphia.
Another marker is no longer nearby. Declaration House (was here, next to this marker but has been replaced with another marker now near it).
Credits. This page was last revised on February 2, 2023. It was originally submitted on July 25, 2017, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 434 times since then and 27 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on July 25, 2017, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.



