Penn's Landing in Philadelphia in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

1776

Declaration of Independence

Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), February 26, 2022

1. 1776 Marker

Inscription. The Declaration of Independence, drafted by Thomas Jefferson, is read for the first time in a crowd in front of the State House.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, US Revolutionary. In addition, it is included in the Former U.S. Presidents: #03 Thomas Jefferson series list.

Location. 39° 56.802′ N, 75° 8.392′ W. Marker is in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, in Philadelphia County. It is in Penn's Landing. Marker can be reached from South Christopher Columbus Boulevard north of Walnut Plaza, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Philadelphia PA 19106, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. 1754 (here, next to this marker); 1933 (here, next to this marker); 1804 (here, next to this marker); 1902 (a few steps from this marker); 1751 (a few steps from this marker); 1793 (a few steps from this marker); 1839 (a few steps from this marker); William Penn's Philadelphia (a few steps from this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Philadelphia.

Credits. This page was last revised on February 2, 2023. It was originally submitted on March 1, 2022, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 82 times since then and 6 times this year. Photo 1. submitted on March 1, 2022, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.