Old City in Philadelphia in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

Declaration of Independence

Photographed By Bill Coughlin, July 25, 2017

1. Declaration of Independence Marker

Inscription.
This bronze sculpture replicates John Trumbull’s famous painting Declaration of Independence that is displayed in the Rotunda of the United States Capitol. It depicts the presentation of the draft of the Declaration of Independence to the Continental Congress in Independence Hall on June 28, 1776, by the drafting committee, Benjamin Franklin, John Adams, Thomas Jefferson, Roger Sherman and Robert Livingston (shown standing to the left of the table).

Forty-two of the 56 signers of the Declaration are portrayed; Trumbull originally intended to include the 56 signers, but was unable to obtain likenesses for all of them. He also portrayed five people who did not sign the Declaration, but who were present on June 28th. Because the Declaration was debated and signed over a period of six to eight weeks, the men shown here were never in Independence Hall at the same time.

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: #02 John Adams, and the Former U.S. Presidents: #03 Thomas Jefferson series lists. A significant historical date for this entry is June 28, 1776.

Location. 39° 56.908′ N, 75° 8.74′ W. Marker is in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, in Philadelphia County. It is in Old City. Marker

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is at the intersection of Chestnut Street and 3rd Street, on the right when traveling east on Chestnut Street. Marker is located on the north side of the Museum of the American Revolution. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 101 S 3rd St, 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. Washington Crossing the Delaware (here, next to this marker); Mechanics' Union of Trade Associations (a few steps from this marker); The Arsenal of Independence (a few steps from this marker); Elliott Building (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named The Declaration of Independence (within shouting distance of this marker); Secretary of the Treasury’s Office Site (within shouting distance of this marker); Auditor’s Office Site (within shouting distance of this marker); First Bank of the United States (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Philadelphia.

Also see . . . 9 Things You May Not Know About the Declaration of Independence. 2012 article by Elizabeth Harrison on History.com. (Submitted on July 29, 2017.)

Photographed By Bill Coughlin, July 25, 2017

2. Declaration of Independence Marker

Marker at the Museum of the American Revolution image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Bill Coughlin, July 25, 2017

3. Marker at the Museum of the American Revolution

Declaration of Independence Plaque image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Bill Coughlin, July 25, 2017

4. Declaration of Independence Plaque

Declaration of Independence Painting in the Capitol Rotunda image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Bill Coughlin, November 12, 2011

5. Declaration of Independence Painting in the Capitol Rotunda

Credits. This page was last revised on February 2, 2023. It was originally submitted on July 26, 2017, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 641 times since then and 33 times this year. It was the Marker of the Week July 30, 2017. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on July 26, 2017, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.