Civic Center in Manhattan in New York County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
The Declaration of Independence
Photographed by Larry Gertner, October 15, 2016
1. The Declaration of Independence Marker
The seal reads "The Seal of the Sons of the Revolution 1776-1885...Nov 30 1892"
General George Washington
The Declaration of Independence was read and published to the American Army
July 9th 1776
Erected 1892 by the Sons of the Revolution.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Patriots & Patriotism • War, US Revolutionary. In addition, it is included in the Former U.S. Presidents: #01 George Washington, and the Sons of the American Revolution (SAR) series lists. A significant historical date for this entry is July 9, 1776.
Location. 40° 42.77′ N, 74° 0.43′ W. Marker is in Manhattan, New York, in New York County. It is in Civic Center. It can be reached from Broadway near Murray Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: New York NY 10007, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in New York City. It is also in the American Northeast and in the Mid-Atlantic. Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region, North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Netherland and also one of the original Thirteen Colonies.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: July 7, 2021 (within shouting distance of this marker); The Freedom Tree (within shouting distance of this marker); July 10, 2019 (within shouting distance of this marker); Liberty Poles (within shouting distance of this marker); Ancient Commons Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Mail Street 1875-1939
this page online
More about this marker. The marker is on the grounds of City Hall, past the security booth on Broadway. It is reachable only during public events, like Open House New York.
Also see . . . Declaration of Independence Plaque. The official NYC Parks description of the marker. (Submitted on March 5, 2019, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
Photographed by Larry Gertner, October 15, 2016
2. The Declaration of Independence marker
Credits. This page was last revised on January 31, 2023. It was originally submitted on March 5, 2019, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. This page has been viewed 427 times since then and 17 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on March 5, 2019, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.
