On Stockton Street (U.S. 206) just east of Library Place, on the right when traveling west.
The Great Lawn
By the time Commodore Robert F. Stockton (1795-1866) began to improve Morven in the 1850s, a picturesque, "natural" landscape style was the mode. The Commodore's landscaping therefore featured a front lawn with irregularly . . . — — Map (db m208128) HM
Near Stockton Street (U.S. 206). Reported permanently removed.
The wing housing the kitchen and service quarters is the oldest part of the house, built by Richard Stockton, Signer of the Declaration of Independence, and his wife, Annis, in the mid-18th century. It was raised in height in the mid-19th . . . — — Map (db m10488) HM
Near Stockton Street (U.S. 206) just west of Monument Drive, on the right when traveling west.
This wing, which housed the kitchen and service quarters, is the oldest part of the house, built for Richard Stockton (1730-1781), a signer of the Declaration of Independence, and his wife, Annis (1736-1801), in the 18th century. During this . . . — — Map (db m208145) HM
On North Warren Street (U.S. 206) at West Hanover Street, on the right when traveling south on North Warren Street.
The British occupied this site in December, 1776. Buried in its small graveyard are Revolutionary War figures, including George Clymer and General Philemon Dickinson. Clymer, a Pennsylvanian who helped finance the Continental Army, signed the . . . — — Map (db m208093) HM
On West Ninth Avenue (County Route 619) at Chestnut Street (County Route 625), on the left when traveling east on West Ninth Avenue.
In remembrance of Abraham Clark 1726 – 1794
A signer of the Declaration of Independence from New Jersey
He lived on this site during the formative period of the republic.
__________ Erected by the New Jersey Society, Sons of the . . . — — Map (db m7782) HM
On St Ann's Avenue, on the right when traveling south.
Here Rests Lewis Morris, "signer" Declaration of Independence; Gouverneur Morris, "penman" Constitution of U.S.A. Judge R.H. Morris, Mayor of New York. — — Map (db m160849) HM
On Court Street at President Street, on the left when traveling south on Court Street.
This ballfield was named in honor of firefighter and lifeguard Louis Valentino Jr. (1958-1996) under a local law introduced by Councilmember Stephen DiBrenza and signed by Mayor Giuliani on June 25, 1996. Beginning with his early years in Red . . . — — Map (db m138273) HM
On Marion Street east of Thomas S. Boyland Street, on the right when traveling west.
This playground honors two American patriots, Francis Marion (1732-1795) and Francis Hopkinson (1737-1791).
Born in the colony of South Carolina, Francis Marion joined the local militia when neighboring Cherokee tribes began conducting raids . . . — — Map (db m242938) HM
On Thomas S. Boyland Street just north of Marion Street, on the right when traveling north.
This playground honors two American patriots, Francis Marion (1732-1795) and Francis Hopkinson (1737-1791).
Born in the colony of South Carolina, Francis Marion joined the local militia when neighboring Cherokee tribes began conducting raids . . . — — Map (db m242939) HM
Near State Street south of Battery Place, on the right when traveling south.
Edison's Laboratory and Home
West Orange, New Jersey
This site features Thomas A. Edison's home, laboratories, and library. Edison developed the practical phonograph and the movie camera here.
Eleanor Roosevelt's . . . — — Map (db m207517) HM
Near Broadway just south of Pine Street, on the left when traveling north.
Near this spot are interred the remains of
Francis Lewis, 1713 - 1803
Signer of the Declaration of Independence
Vestryman of Trinity Church — — Map (db m209593) HM
On Broadway at Wall Street, on the right when traveling south on Broadway. Reported permanently removed.
Trinity was founded as the Church of England’s parish church for colonial New York, and its charter issued in 1697 by King William III, appointed as rector the Lord Bishop of London. Despite Trinity’s Royal beginnings, however, the church’s later . . . — — Map (db m127712) HM
On Main Street just south of 38th Avenue, on the right when traveling south.
This Episcopal church, completed in 1854, succeeds earlier ones built on this site in 1746 and 1821. Its design in Gothic style is the work of Wills & Dudley. The congregation organized in 1702, received a charter from King George III in 1761. . . . — — Map (db m193403) HM
On West Church Street just west of North Broad Street (State Highway 32), on the right when traveling west.
1702 Builds first church in North Carolina Three Carolina governors buried herein. Joseph Hewes, signer of Declaration of Independence; Dr. Hugh Williamson, signer of U.S. Constitution; James Iredell, Washington's youngest Supreme . . . — — Map (db m224755) HM
On East King Street at Colonial Avenue, on the right when traveling east on East King Street.
The Chowan County Courthouse was erected in 1767, replacing an earlier wooden structure as the seat of government. The structure is considered the finest Georgian-style courthouse in the United States and features a Flemish bond brick exterior, . . . — — Map (db m224374) HM
On East Water Street just west of Court Street, on the right when traveling west.
[south side]To the Memory of Joseph Hewes April 28, 1730 November 10, 1779[east side]Modestly but without stint he gave his Labor and his Means to the cause of Freedom[north side]Vestryman of St. . . . — — Map (db m225291) HM
On South Broad Street at West King Street, on the right when traveling north on South Broad Street.
Joseph Hewes
1730 - 1779
Signer of the Declaration
of Independence
Joseph Hewes
One of the signers of the Declaration of Independence owned and occupied this business site for many . . . — — Map (db m276362) HM
On East Water Street at Colonial Avenue, on the right when traveling west on East Water Street.
Hewes fought for independence in Continental Congress 1730: Joseph Hewes is born on Mayberry Hill, a 400-acre farm in Kingston, NJ. 1747: Attended Princeton, became a successful merchant in Philadelphia. He . . . — — Map (db m225283) HM
Near South Broad Street 0.1 miles south of East Water Street, on the left when traveling south.
The Sea Trading period brought fame and prosperity to Edenton and famous forefathers who saw promise here, chose to stay and, over time, became among our Nation's Leaders: Samuel Johnston (Age: 20, 1753), appointed to first Continental . . . — — Map (db m224497) HM
On New Street just west of Middle Street, on the right when traveling west.
The Rev. John Knox Witherspoon, A.B., D.D., LL.D., — organizing minister of First Presbyterian Church, New Bern, on January 7, 1817. Born in 1791 at "Pembroke" Plantation on the Trent River, he was the grandson of the Rev. John Witherspoon, the . . . — — Map (db m224026) HM
On Court Street at Main Street, on the right when traveling east on Court Street.
North Carolina signer Declaration of Independence. Born Caroline County, Virginia 1741. Died Granville County, North Carolina 1787. — — Map (db m181038) HM
Near Old Battleground Road, on the right when traveling north.
John Penn Signer of the Declaration of Independence Placed by Descendants of the Signers of the Declaration of Independence, Inc. — — Map (db m221870) HM
On Guilford Courthouse Auto Tour Road at Old Battleground Road, on the left when traveling west on Guilford Courthouse Auto Tour Road.
In Memoriam William Hooper and John Penn delegates from North Carolina 1776 to the Continental Congress and signers of the Declaration of Independence. Their remains were reinterred here 1894. Hewes’ grave is lost. He was the third signer. . . . — — Map (db m34883) HM
Near Guilford Courthouse Auto Tour Road, on the left when traveling west.
This monument honors the three North Carolina delegates to the Continental Congress who signed the Declaration of Independence of July 4, 1776. Although Hooper and Penn were reburied here in 1894, they had no direct ties to the battle. The relation . . . — — Map (db m11891) HM
Near Old Battleground Road, on the right when traveling north.
William Hooper Signer of the Declaration of Independence Placed by Descendants of the Signers of the Declaration of Independence, Inc. — — Map (db m81686) HM
On West Tryon Street 0.1 miles west of North Churton Street, on the right when traveling west.
Nash–Hooper House
has been designated a
Registered National
Historic Landmark
Under the provisions of the Historic Sites Act of August 21, 1935 this site possesses exceptional value in commemorating or illustrating the . . . — — Map (db m139763) HM
William Hooper Esquire
Signer
Declaration of Independence
July 4th, 1776
Sponsored by the Davie Poplar Chapter
Erected by National Society of Daughters of the American Revolution of North Carolina
1937 — — Map (db m139769) HM
On East Main Street (Pennsylvania Route 345/724) just east of North Mill Street, on the left when traveling east.
William Bird c 1706-1761
In 1751, William Bird, pioneer ironmaster, built the stone mansion which now houses the Birdsboro Community Memorial Center. The home which faced the Schuylkill River, was conveniently situated across . . . — — Map (db m160550) HM
On Newark Road (Pennsylvania Route 896) 0.1 miles south of Walnut Glen Road, on the right when traveling south.
The signer of the Declaration of Independence, Chief Justice of Pennsylvania and Governor, from 1799 to 1808, was born on this farm on March 19, 1734. Also active in the politics of Delaware, he encouraged Caesar Rodney to cast the deciding vote for . . . — — Map (db m39128) HM
Devoted to the patriotism of
Benjamin Franklin
M.A., LL.D., D.C.L.
1706 - 1790
Signer of the Declaration of Independence
Minister at the Court of Versailles
Co-negotiator of the Anglo-American Treaty of Peace
recognizing the . . . — — Map (db m224649) HM
On Hanover Street (Pennsylvania Route 34), on the right when traveling south.
Before the erection of Cumberland County - 1750 - this site was the intersection of the Indian trail leading from mountain to mountain across Groghan's Gap westward.
With the laying out of Carlisle in 1751 the square became the center of the . . . — — Map (db m15866) HM
Near West High Street (U.S. 11) at North West Street.
Entering this gateway to Dickinson College, you can see the statue of the college's founder, Dr. Benjamin Rush (1745-1813). The bronze statue, which was erected in 2004, is a replica of a statue unveiled 100 years earlier at the Navy's Bureau of . . . — — Map (db m82795) HM
On North Pitt Street north of West High Street (U.S. 11), on the right when traveling north.
Vale-Himes Park
The ground you are now standing on is the Cumberland County Historical Society's Pocket Park. A one-story building that served as a barber shop existed on this site before 1909. Over the years, the building on this . . . — — Map (db m217332) HM
On W. High Street at Pitt Street on W. High Street.
Early Carlisle lawyer, and representative to Continental Congress, occupied house that stood on this site. He was a signed of the Declaration of Independence, and one of the framers of the Constitution of U.S. — — Map (db m30300) HM
On 3rd Street at Ave. of the States, on the right when traveling north on 3rd Street.
Site of first St. Paul's Episcopal Church, built in 1702. The grave of John Morton, a signer of the Declaration of Independence is located just south of here. — — Map (db m14768) HM
On East 3rd Street (U.S. 13) east of Avenue of the States, on the right when traveling east.
Being censured by some of his friends for his boldness in giving the casting vote for the Declaration of Independence. His prophetic spirit dictated from his death bed.
The following message to them
On East Winona Avenue 0.1 miles south of Meadow Lane, on the right when traveling north.
Built c. 1750 by the great-grandson of Morton Mortonson, Swedish settler who built nearby Morton Homestead, and cousin to Declaration of Independence signer John Morton. The house is a reminder of Norwood Borough's connection to the early settlement . . . — — Map (db m210857) HM
On Wanamaker Avenue (Pennsylvania Route 420) 0.2 miles south of Lafayette Avenue, on the right when traveling south. Reported permanently removed.
The Morton Homestead was completely dismantled during restoration.
The Homestead was first identified as an historic site in 1862. Later it was believed to be the birthplace of John Morton, a signer of the Declaration of . . . — — Map (db m210849) HM
John Morton, an only child, was the son of John Morton and Mary Archer. Born in 1725, Morton was the great grandson of Morton Mortonson, a Finn who travelled with his son, Morton Mortonson to the area with the Swedish expedition in 1654 and who . . . — — Map (db m295903) HM
Site of the birthplace of John Morton (1724-1777) signer of the Declaration of Independence. As delegate to the Continental Congress, his ballot, with that of Franklin and James Wilson, committed Pennsylvania to the cause of independence by one vote. — — Map (db m14948) HM
On Philadelphia Street (Pennsylvania Route 954) 0.1 miles west of North 8th Street, on the right when traveling west.
Formed March 30, 1803 from Westmoreland and Lycoming counties, and once densely forested. Its name memorializes the first inhabitants. County seat, Indiana, was laid out 1805 on land given by George Clymer, signer of the Declaration of . . . — — Map (db m40564) HM
On East King Street at Lime Street, on the right when traveling east on East King Street.
Soldier, ardent patriot, jurist, and a Signer of the Declaration of Independence, settled at Lancaster about 1751. Site of his country house, now marked by monument, is on Ross Street, nine blocks north. Died, 1779. — — Map (db m5227) HM
On East Ross Street east of North Shippen Street, on the right when traveling east.
Here stood the house of
George Ross
Signer of the
Declaration of Independence.
Born 1730. Died 1779.
Lawyer: Statesman: Patriot. — — Map (db m276085) HM
On Orange Street at N Duke Street when traveling west on Orange Street.
In honor of members of St. James’ Church who served America during the time of the Revolution • • • George Ross Signer of the Declaration of Independence • • • Major General Edward Hand Friend and companion in arms of General George . . . — — Map (db m54381) HM
On Orange Street at Duke Street, on the left on Orange Street.
Founded 1744. Original structure built 1746-53; this building begun 1820. George Ross, signer of the Declaration of Independence, was vestryman. Buried here are the patriots Edward Shippen, William Atlee, Edward Hand, and Jasper Yeates. — — Map (db m5204) HM
This marker pays tribute to the soldiers who fought for our liberty and the women who supported them. The plaque also marks the site of the county's first courthouse where, on September 27, 1777, the Continental Congress met for a day. Lancaster . . . — — Map (db m136456) HM
Near North Duke Street just south of East Marion Street, on the left when traveling south.
Signer of the Declaration of Independence
Who from 1753 through 1771 was a
Warden and Vestryman of St. James Parish
Son of an Episcopal Clergyman
Came to Lancaster in 1751
Served as a member of
the Pennsylvania Assembly and
the . . . — — Map (db m161155) HM
On Hamilton Street at North 5th Street, on the right when traveling west on Hamilton Street.
Formed March 6, 1812 from part of Northampton County and named for the Lehigh River. Home of George Taylor, signer of Declaration of Independence. County seat of Allentown sheltered the Liberty Bell during occupation of Philadelphia, 1777-1778. — — Map (db m29525) HM
On Lehigh Street at Poplar Street on Lehigh Street.
Signer, Declaration of Independence, lived here. Delegate to Continental Congress, appointed July 1776. In the provincial Assembly (elected 1764) he opposed a royal government. An ironmaster. House built 1768; a National Historic Landmark. — — Map (db m85375) HM
Near Poplar Street at Poplar Street, on the right when traveling west.
George Taylor
George Taylor (c. 1716 - 1781) came to America from the British Isles. He later became the ironmaster of the Durham Iron Works in Bucks County. It was in 1768, in what is now Catasauqua, that he built this mansion, now a . . . — — Map (db m308103) HM
On South 4th Street at Ferry Street, on the right when traveling north on South 4th Street.
One of the Signers of the Declaration of Independence, member of Continental Congress, ironmaster; lived in this house built in 1757 by William Parsons, Surveyor-General, who was the first occupant. — — Map (db m165711) HM
One of the signers of the Declaration of American Independence, July 4. A.D. 1776.
Born 1716. Died 1781.
Revolutionary soldier George Taylor, 1716 - 1781. Signer of the Declaration of Independence. — — Map (db m195071) HM WM
On Hugh Moore Park Road 0.1 miles south of Hill Road, on the left when traveling south.
Large iron ore and limestone deposits and dense forests that became charcoal, provided all the necessary elements to make Pennsylvania the leading iron producer in the American colonies. Durham Furnace, built in 1727 near the Delaware River in . . . — — Map (db m253021) HM
Near Ridge Avenue, on the left when traveling north.
Signer of the Declaration of Independence Placed by Descendants of the Signers of the Declaration of Independence, Inc. [ Grave Stone Inscription ] McKean Family Vault Beneath this marble are the remains of Thomas McKean One of the . . . — — Map (db m224519) HM
Historic Site Dwelling of
149 Sassafras Street
Francis Hopkinson
Born Philadelphia 1737 - Died Philadelphia 1791
Signer of the
Declaration of Independence
Designer of the American Flag
Patriot - Jurist - Composer
A Gentleman . . . — — Map (db m119756) HM
On Greenland Drive south of Woodford Drive, on the right when traveling south.
A Home for Patriots… and Tories
1756
"[He] had the coolest, clearest head, the best heart, and the exactest morals of almost any man I ever met with …Our friendship continued without interruption to his death, . . . — — Map (db m193989) HM
On North Horticultural Drive east of Horticultural Drive, on the left when traveling east.
A lineal descendant of John Knox
Born in Scotland, Feb. 5, 1722
Ordained minister
in the Presbyterian Church 1745
President of the College of N.J. 1768 - 1974
The only clergyman in the Continental Congress
Signer of the Declaration of . . . — — Map (db m193914) HM WM
On North Horticultural Drive west of Horticultural Drive, on the left when traveling west.
Scottish born Rev. Dr. John Witherspoon (1723-1794), the only active clergyman in the Continental Congress, signed the Declaration of Independence and was an early President of Princeton University. This bronze and granite memorial was erected by . . . — — Map (db m193912) HM
On East Keswick Road at Rayland Road on East Keswick Road.
Physician, humanitarian, educator, patriot leader. He signed the Declaration of Independence, opposed slavery, and supported public health & social reforms. Known as "Father of American Psychiatry." His house of birth stood here until 1969. — — Map (db m82038) HM
On North 2nd Street at Filbert Street, on the right when traveling south on North 2nd Street.
Founded, 1695. Erection of present building begun in 1727. Bells were brought from England in 1754. Among the noted persons buried here are James Wilson and Robert Morris, Signers of the Declaration of Independence, and Bishop White. — — Map (db m9330) HM
Whereas the honorable Continental Congress have resolved to declare the American Colonies to be free and independent states … it will be proper to omit those petitions from the liturgy wherein the King of Great Britain is prayed for . . . — — Map (db m9354) HM
On North 2nd Street at Church Street, on the right when traveling south on North 2nd Street.
The very existence of Christ Church and the elegant majesty of this building is a testament to the success of William Penn's "Holy Experiment." His Charter of Privileges allowed all denominations freedom of worship, even the Church of England . . . — — Map (db m310991) HM
In the Burial Ground of this Church
rest the remains of Seven Signers of the
Declaration of Independence
Benjamin Franklin Benjamin Rush MD Obit 1796Obit . . . — — Map (db m76078) HM
On South 22nd Street just north of Ranstead Street, on the right when traveling north. Reported permanently removed.
The Benjamin Rush Medicinal Plant Garden is named in honor of Benjamin Rush (1746-1813), a signer of the Declaration of Independence and one of the founders of The College of Physicians of Philadelphia. At the time of the founding of the College . . . — — Map (db m146381) HM
Near South 22nd Street south of Ludlow Street, on the left when traveling south.
The Benjamin Rush Medicinal Plan Garden is named in honor of Benjamin Rush (1746-1813), a signer of the Declaration of Independence and one of the founders of The College of Physicians of Philadelphia. The garden was established in 1937 and contains . . . — — Map (db m194983) HM
On South 22nd Street north of Chestnut Street, on the right when traveling north.
The Benjamin Rush Medicinal Plant Garden is named in honor of Benjamin Rush (1746-1813), a signer of the Declaration of Independence and one of the founders of The College of Physicians of Philadelphia.
The garden was established in 1937 and . . . — — Map (db m269174) HM
On Lombard Street east of South 5th Street, on the right when traveling west.
sto·ri·a·tion // (n): A decoration with scenes telling a story, usually from history or mythology. Some public or collegiate buildings are decorated with bas relief or other ornamentation depicting or suggesting historical events (from . . . — — Map (db m214042) HM
On Lombard Street just east of South 5th Street, on the right when traveling west.
These larger-than-life statues represent six important figures in early American Presbyterianism. Commissioned for placement on the Witherspoon Building at Walnut and Juniper Streets, they were removed from that site in 1961 and installed here in . . . — — Map (db m212778) HM
On South 3rd Street (County Road 3006) west of South 3rd Street, on the right when traveling west.
Dr. Benjamin Rush lived in a three-story house on this site from 1790-1793. A true son of the Enlightenment, he was a physician, chemist, educator, author, abolitionist, and politician. His treatise on mental illness was the first in America. . . . — — Map (db m214215) HM
On Walnut Street (County Road 3006) west of South 3rd Street, on the left when traveling west.
On this site, in 1779, resided James Wilson a signer of the Declaration of Independence, and a leading lawyer in Philadelphia, having represented certain Tories accused of treason. Wilson incurred the wrath of patriotic elements after the British . . . — — Map (db m214213) HM
On Addison Street at Addison Street, on the right when traveling north on Addison Street.
Mother Bethel
(Founded by Richard Allen)
African Methodist Episcopal Church
has occupied this site continuously since its founding and in its earliest years enjoyed the active financial and moral support of Dr. Benjamin Rush
Signer of . . . — — Map (db m220501) HM
On Walnut Street, on the left when traveling west.
Thomas Jefferson wrote that of all the countries in the world, America was where "the noblest gardens may be made without expense..."
To commemorate the signers of the Declaration of Independence and the U. S. Constitution, the Daughters of the . . . — — Map (db m222044) HM
Near Spruce Street west of South 34th Street, on the right when traveling west.
As to their studies, it would be well if they could be taught every thing that is useful and every thing that is ornamental. But art is long and their time is short. It is therefore proposed that they learn those things that are . . . — — Map (db m214175) HM
Near Arch Street, on the left when traveling west.
Father of American Psychiatry
Signer of the Declaration of Independence
Heroic Physician, Teacher, Humanitarian
Physician General of the Continental Army
Physician to the Pennsylvania Hospital
Professor of Physic, University of . . . — — Map (db m106480) HM
Christ Church Burial Ground is most famous as the final resting place of Benjamin Franklin, a man who captured the spirit of his age and of the city. Franklin's genius touched nearly every aspect of Philadelphia's life and produced many . . . — — Map (db m9315) HM
On Arch Street at 5th Street, on the left when traveling west on Arch Street.
1706 Born at Boston, January 17. 1723 Removed to Philadelphia. 1729 Editor of Pennsylvania Gazette. 1730 Appointed Public Printer. 1731 Founded the Philadelphia Library. 1736 Organized the first Philadelphia Fire Company. 1737 Appointed Postmaster . . . — — Map (db m9318) HM
On Chestnut Street, on the right when traveling east.
Here the Continental Congress sat from the date it convened, May 10, 1775, until the close of the Revolution except when in 1776-7 it sat in Baltimore and in 1777-9 in Lancaster and York, due to the temporary occupation of Philadelphia by the . . . — — Map (db m9269) HM
Near Arch Street east of North 5th Street (County Road 2003), on the left when traveling west.
Patriot - Jurist - Essayist - Churchman
Member of the Continental Congress of 1776
Provincial Councilor of New Jersey
Signer of the Declaration
Chairman of the Continental Navy Board
Designer of the American Flag
First native American . . . — — Map (db m98734) HM
Near South Independence Mall West. Reported permanently removed.
No stranger ever comes to Philadelphia without paying a visit to this structure, and no public edifice exists among us, which is cherished so warmly in the feelings of the citizens. Views of Philadelphia, 1838
