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"

Inscription. Near this spot in the presence of
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. Marker 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.

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); British Soldiers' Barracks (within shouting distance of this marker); Mail Street 1875-1939 (within shouting distance

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of this marker); City Hall (within shouting distance of this marker); The Bridewell 1775-1838 (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Manhattan.

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 203 times since then and 19 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.