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
[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
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
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
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
North Carolina signer Declaration of Independence. Born Caroline County, Virginia 1741. Died Granville County, North Carolina 1787. — — Map (db m181038) HM
John Penn Signer of the Declaration of Independence Placed by Descendants of the Signers of the Declaration of Independence, Inc. — — Map (db m221870) HM
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
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
William Hooper Signer of the Declaration of Independence Placed by Descendants of the Signers of the Declaration of Independence, Inc. — — Map (db m81686) HM
NashHooper 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Top Plaque John Morton Signer of the Declaration of Independence 1724 - 1777 Center Plaque John Morton Signer of the Declaration of Independence placed by Descendants of the Signers of the Declaration of Independence, Inc. Bottom Plaque John . . . — — Map (db m221643) HM
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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 m157322) HM
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
"[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
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
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
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
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
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 from . . . — — Map (db m9331) 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
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
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
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
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
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
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 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Delegate to all five Provincial Congresses
Member Continental Congress 1774 - 1777 1779
Signer of Declaration of Independence from North Carolina
First Executive Head of the Navy
"One of the best and most agreeable . . . — — Map (db m106454) HM
Robert Morris risked his life, wealth, and reputation to help create the United States of America. A patriot, he signed the Declaration of Independence, Articles of Confederation, and U.S. Constitution.
An immigrant orphaned at 16, Robert . . . — — Map (db m9223) HM
We mutually pledge to each other
our lives our fortunes and our sacred honor
Signer of the Declaration
of Independence
Robert Morris Joseph Hewes Benjamin Rush James Wilson Benjamin Franklin Francis Hopkinson . . . — — Map (db m212550) HM
These plaques commemorate the 56 members of the Continental Congress who risked their lives, reputations and fortunes by signing the Declaration of Independence in 1776 and 1777.
George Clymer, Merchant, Pennsylvania
Benjamin Franklin, . . . — — Map (db m227601) HM
The course of history changed with the signing of the Declaration of Independence in 1776, and the signing of the Constitution of the United States in 1787. Both events took place at Independence Hall, just a short distance to your right. This 1980 . . . — — Map (db m9229) HM
Inspired by George Clymer, Philadelphia merchant, statesman, and signer of both the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution of the United States, "The Signer" commemorates the spirit and deeds of all who devoted their lives to the cause . . . — — Map (db m210942) HM
Certain rare moments change the course of history. Yet within a mere eleven years two such moments, the signing of the Declaration of Independence and the signing of the Constitution of the United States, occurred in Independence Hall, just a few . . . — — Map (db m210944) HM
Certain rare moments change the course of history. Yet within a mere eleven years two such moments, the signing of the Declaration of Independence and the signing of the Constitution of the United States, occurred in Independence Hall, just a few . . . — — Map (db m210945) HM
Inspired by George Clymer, Philadelphia merchant, statesman, and signer of both the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution of the United States, "The Signer" commemorates the spirit and deeds of all who devoted their lives to the cause . . . — — Map (db m210946) HM
To the memory of five of its members
James Wilson
Thomas McKean
George Ross
John Witherspoon
Philip Livingston
who signed the Declaration
of Independence in 1776
The St. Andrews Society
of Philadelphia
organized in 1747 . . . — — Map (db m107633) HM
In Commemoration of
the men of Irish birth or lineage a few of whose names are here recorded who risked their lives and fortunes for America in the Revolution
Signers of the Declaration of Independence
Charles . . . — — Map (db m191780) HM WM
The Mary Ann Forge and Furnace was one half mile east of this marker. Founded 1761-62 by George Ross, Signer of the Declaration of Independence and Mark Bird on Friendship Tract along Furnace Creek, cannon and cannon balls were produced for General . . . — — Map (db m22820) HM
Erected in 1765 by William Bennet. Operated by James Smith, a signer of the Declaration of Independence, during the Revolutionary War. It is the oldest remaining landmark of the iron industry in York County. The old furnace, now restored, is 2.5 . . . — — Map (db m5862) HM
Site of the residence of Col. James Smith, a signer of the Declaration of Independence and a member of the York County Bar Association. He died in York on July 11, 1806 and is buried in the Presbyterian Church graveyard on East Market Street. — — Map (db m205660) HM
A Signer of the Declaration of Independence, delegate to Continental Congress, Colonel of Associators, lawyer and ironmaster, lies buried in this churchyard. — — Map (db m4592) HM
Erected in 1765 by William Bennet. Operated by James Smith, a signer of the Declaration of Independence, during the Revolutionary War. This site is the oldest remaining landmark of the iron industry in York County. — — Map (db m170492) HM
One of the Signers of the Declaration of Independence; died in June, 1778, while attending Continental Congress as delegate from New York. His grave is about 300 feet west of here. — — Map (db m4599) HM
Ten times Governor of Rhode Island
Chief Justice of the Superior Court
Chancellor of Brown University
Member of the Colonial Congress
Signer of the Declaration of Independence
Lived in this house 1743-1785
Washington was here a guest . . . — — Map (db m56030) HM
Here in the churchyard of
St. Philip's are buried
Charles Pinckney
(1757-1824)
Signer of the United
States Constitution
and author of the famous
"Pinckney Draught"
Governor of South Carolina
U.S. Senator & Congressman . . . — — Map (db m27541) HM
This Georgian style residence was built for James Laurens (1728-1784) by Charleston architect-builders Miller & Fullerton on property once part of Dr. Samuel Carne's 18th century orange garden. Laurens was a Charleston merchant and the brother of . . . — — Map (db m27467) HM
A South Carolina Signer of the
Declaration of Independence
Has Been Placed on the
National Register
of Historic Places
By the United States
Department of the Interior — — Map (db m48086) HM
(Front text)
Middleton Place
These famous gardens were laid out about
1741 by Henry Middleton (1717-84), President
of Continental Congress. His son Arthur,
Signer of the Declaration Of Independence,
lived here as did his son Henry . . . — — Map (db m16281) HM
