1 ► Connecticut, Northeastern Region, Scotland — Samuel Huntington Birthplace —

Birthplace Of Samuel Huntington 1731 – 1796. Signer Of The Declaration Of Independence — — Map (db m140565) HM

2 ► Connecticut, Northwest Hills Region, Litchfield — Oliver Wolcott Jr. Home —

Oliver Wolcott Jr. Home Presented by Helen J. Fitzgerald to the Litchfield Historical Society in loving memory of her husband Harold Fitzgerald 1878 - 1948 — — Map (db m229365) HM

3 ► Connecticut, South Central Region, New Haven, Downtown — Roger Sherman —

In Memory Of The Hon. Roger Sherman, Esqr. Mayor of the City of New Haven and Senator of the United States. He was born at Newtown in Massachusetts April 19th 1721 and died at New Haven July 23d AD 1793 aged LXXII. Possessed of a . . . — — Map (db m51864) HM

4 ► Connecticut, South Central Region, New Haven, Downtown — Roger Sherman Homesite —

Upon the Site of this Building Stood the Home of Roger Sherman And Near Here in 1793 he Died Jurist-Patriot-Statesman Signer of the Bill of Rights Articles of Confederation Declaration of Independence and the Constitution of the . . . — — Map (db m34892) HM

5 ► Connecticut, South Central Region, Wallingford, Wallingford Center — Lyman Hall Grave —

[ inscription on top ] Beneath this Stone Rests the Remains of the Hon'bl Lyman Hall Esq. formerly Governor of this State who departed this Life the 19th of October 1790 in the 67th Year of his Age In the Cause of America he . . . — — Map (db m258136) HM

6 ► Connecticut, Southeastern Region, Norwich, Norwichtown — Home of Samuel Huntington —

Home of Samuel Huntington Gov. 1786-1796 A signer of the Declaration of Independence Marked by D.A.R. — — Map (db m269203) HM

7 ► Connecticut, Southeastern Region, Norwich, Norwichtown — Tomb of Samuel Huntington —

This tomb is the final resting place of Samuel Huntington (1731-1796) and of his wife Martha (1738-1794). Samuel was born in Scotland, CT. and following a common school education his legal profession was self-taught. Admitted to the bar in 1754, . . . — — Map (db m269144) HM

8 ► Connecticut, Western Region, New Milford — Roger Sherman —

On the site of this building once lived Roger Sherman Born 1721 – Died 1793 One of the Signers of the Declaration of Independence — — Map (db m20922) HM

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9 ► Connecticut, Western Region, New Milford — Roger Sherman —

Home Site of Roger Sherman 1721 - 1793, signer of the Declaration of Independence — — Map (db m230166) HM

10 ► Delaware, Kent County, Dover, East Dover Hundred — KC-53 — Byfield —

Near this site stood the boyhood home of Caesar Rodney, signer of the Declaration of Independence, Brigadier General of the State's militia (1775-1778), and President (Governor) of Delaware (1778-1781). Byfield was originally settled in the early . . . — — Map (db m75835) HM

11 ► Delaware, Kent County, Dover, East Dover Hundred — KC-A2 — Caesar Rodney —

Statesman, Soldier and Patriot. Member of Stamp Act Congress and of First and Second Continental Congresses. Signer of Declaration of Independence. Member and Speaker of Colonial Assembly of “Three Lower Counties on Delaware.” Member of Council of . . . — — Map (db m39067) HM

12 ► Delaware, New Castle County, New Castle, New Castle Hundred — George Read —

born A.D. 1732 Died 21st September 1798 Member of the Congress of the Revolution. The Convention that framed the Constitution of the U. S. and of The first Senate under it. Judge of admiralty President and Chief Justice of Delaware and a signer of . . . — — Map (db m54693) HM

13 ► Delaware, New Castle County, New Castle, New Castle Hundred — George Read —

Signer of the Declaration of Independence We mutually pledge to each other our lives, our fortunes and our sacred honor — — Map (db m102598) HM

14 ► Delaware, New Castle County, New Castle, New Castle Hundred — NC-A8 — Home of George Read —

Site of home of George Read. Born September 18, 1733. Died September 21, 1798. Member of The Congress of the Revolution. The convention that framed The Constitution of The United States, and of the first senate under it. Judge of Admiralty, . . . — — Map (db m25560) HM

15 ► Delaware, New Castle County, Wilmington, Happy Valley — George Read Memorial —

In honored memory of George Read signer of the Constitution of the United States by the Delaware State Society, NSDAR, in this year Bicentennial year 1987. [Inscription on tomb stone:] George Read born A.D. September 1732 Died 21st . . . — — Map (db m296939) HM

16 ► District of Columbia, Washington, Northwest Washington, Dupont Circle — John Witherspoon — 1722 Scotland – Princeton 1794 —

Signer of the Declaration of Independence. Presbyterian Minister. “For my own part, of property I have some reputation more that reputation staked. That property is pledged on the issue of this contest: and although these gray hairs must . . . — — Map (db m29499) HM

17 ► District of Columbia, Washington, Northwest Washington, The National Mall — A Memorial to the 56 Signers of the Declaration of Independence — A Gift From The American Revolution Bicentennial Administration — 1976 —

In Congress, July 4, 1776. Unanimous Declaration of the thirteen united States of America. And for the support of this Declaration, with a firm reliance on the protection of Divine Providence, we . . . — — Map (db m137039) HM

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18 ► District of Columbia, Washington, Southeast Washington, Barney Circle — Elbridge Gerry — Congressional Cemetery —

Elbridge Gerry was a 1762 graduate of Harvard and a signer of the Declaration of Independence and Vice President of the United States. Gerry served as a representative from Massachusetts to the First Continental Congress, and on July 4, 1776, he . . . — — Map (db m141885) HM

19 ► Georgia, Burke County, Waynesboro — 017-8 — Burke County's 8 Governors —

Historic Burke County, formerly St. George`s Parish, claims 8 Ga. Governors by birth, residence or marriage. JOHN HOUSTOUN (1744-1796), Rev. patriot, member of Continental Congress, Gov. 1778-1779 & 1784-1785, was born near present Waynesboro. . . . — — Map (db m7867) HM

20 ► Georgia, Chatham County, Savannah, Historic District - North — Button Gwinnett —

This Memorial to Button Gwinnett Born 1735       Died 1777 Georgia Signer of The Declaration of Independence President of Georgia Whose remains, buried in this cemetery, are believed to lie entombed hereunder. Was erected by the . . . — — Map (db m241905) HM

21 ► Georgia, Chatham County, Savannah, Yamacraw Village — George Clymer — 1739 - 1813 —

An orphan, he apprenticed in his uncle's mercantile firm. As a successful businessman he was an early and forceful advocate of independence. He used his knowledge and wealth to help finance the Revolution. From 1774 until 1776 he . . . — — Map (db m63908) HM WM

22 ► Georgia, Gwinnett County, Lawrenceville — 067-1 — Button Gwinnett —

Button Gwinnett, for whom this county was named, was born in Gloucestershire, England, in 1735, the son of a Church of England minister. He worked in the store of his father-in-law in Dexter for two years, then as an importer and exporter for three . . . — — Map (db m84791) HM

23 ► Georgia, Hall County, Gainesville — 069-2 — Lyman Hall —

Lyman Hall (1725-90), one of three Georgia signers of the Declaration of Independence, was born in Connecticut but moved to Georgia when young. Member of the Savannah Conventions, 1774-75, and very influential in Georgia’s joining in American . . . — — Map (db m25284) HM

24 ► Georgia, Hancock County, Sparta — 070-3 — Hancock County —

Hancock County, created by Act of Dec. 17, 1793, was named for John Hancock of Mass., President of Continental Congress and the first man to sign the Declaration of Independence. It has been the home of 4 Governors of Ga. -- William Rabun, Charles . . . — — Map (db m24332) HM

25 ► Georgia, Liberty County, Midway — 089-1 — "Hall's Knoll" — Home of Dr. Lyman Hall »—→ —

Home-site of Dr. Lyman Hall, signer of the Declaration of Independence, member of the First Continental Congress, Governor of Georgia, member of Midway Congregational church near here. Graduate of Yale University, (1747). Born in Wallingford, Conn., . . . — — Map (db m8786) HM

26 ► Georgia, Liberty County, Midway — 089-2 — Button Gwinnett —

In this, Saint John's Parish, (now Liberty County), lived Button Gwinnett, signer of the Declaration of Independence, member of the Continental Congress, Speaker of the Assembly, and President of the Executive Council. He also was a member of the . . . — — Map (db m8784) HM

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27 ► Georgia, Liberty County, Midway — Dr. Lyman Hall —

Dr. Lyman Hall was a Georgia signer of The Declaration Of Independence. He represented Saint John's Parish in the Continental Congress, and was a delegate from Georgia to the Second Continental Congress meeting in Philadelphia. He was a founder . . . — — Map (db m8785) HM

28 ► Georgia, Liberty County, Sunbury — 089-4B — Sunbury — Home of Many Famous Persons —

Many famous persons lived in the town of Sunbury. Among them was Dr. Lyman Hall, signer of the Declaration of Independence. It was also the home of Richard Howley and Nathan Brownson, later governors of Georgia; of John Elliott and Alfred Cuthbert, . . . — — Map (db m8953) HM

29 ► Georgia, Richmond County, Augusta — George Walton —

[Masonic Emblem] To George Walton (1749 - 1804) Signer of the Declaration of Independence Patriot - Soldier - Statesman - Jurist - Freemason Born a Virginian he became a Georgian in about 1770. An early leader in the Liberty . . . — — Map (db m33287) HM

30 ► Georgia, Richmond County, Augusta — Meadow Garden —

Residence George Walton 1792 - 1804 Signer of The Declaration of Independence Delegate to Continental Congress Representative & Senator Chief Justice and Twice Governor of Georgia W.P.A. 1936 D.A.R. — — Map (db m33201) HM

31 ► Georgia, Richmond County, Augusta — 121-34 — Meadow Garden — Home of George Walton ← 400 Ft. —« —

400 feet west of here is Meadow Garden, home of George Walton, Revolutionary Patriot and soldier, Governor, Congressman, Senator, Jurist. With Button Gwinnett and Lyman Hall, he signed the Declaration of Independence, July 4, 1776, for the State of . . . — — Map (db m33358) HM

32 ► Georgia, Richmond County, Augusta — 121-28 — The Signers' Monument —

Dedicated July 4, 1848, in honor of the signers of the Declaration of Independence for Georgia: George Walton, Lyman Hall and Button Gwinnett. The first two lie buried in crypts beneath this shaft. The burial place of Gwinnett, whose body was to . . . — — Map (db m9946) HM

33 ► Georgia, Richmond County, Augusta, Downtown Augusta — Signers of the Declaration of Independence —

We mutually pledge to each other our lives our fortunes and our sacred honor Button Gwinnett • Lyman Hall • George Walton Signer of the Declaration of Independence — — Map (db m291959) HM

34 ► Georgia, Walton County, Monroe — 147-1 — Walton County —

This County created by Acts of the Legislature Dec. 15 & 19, 1818, is named for George Walton, signer of the Declaration of Independence. Walton, born in Va. in 1749 came to Savannah when 20 to study law. Elected Secretary of the first Provincial . . . — — Map (db m20703) HM

35 ► Georgia, Wilkes County, Washington — Tarver-Maynard House — Erected 1820 —

Land granted to George Walton, signer of the Declaration of Independence. Alexander H. Stephens, Vice President of The Confederate States, boarded here in 1828 while a student at the Washington Academy. — — Map (db m33118) HM

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36 ► Illinois, Cook County, Chicago, The Loop District — Heald Square Monument — Robert Morris • George Washington • Haym Salomon —

[Text on the base on the monument:] The government of the United States which gives to bigotry no sanction to persecution no assistance requires only that they who live under its protection should demean themselves as good citizens in giving it . . . — — Map (db m259830) HM WM

37 ► Illinois, Cook County, Midlothian — Can We Wave the Flag Too Much? —

Is it possible to wave the flag too much? Provided, of course, that you wave it with integrity? Is it possible to study Lincoln or Shakespeare too much? Is it possible to read the Bible too much ★ The great, the good, the true, are . . . — — Map (db m274331) HM

38 ► Illinois, Lake County, Gurnee — Timeline —

1501 - African Slaves in the New World Spanish settlers bring slaves from Africa to Santo Domingo (now the capital of the Dominican Republic). 1619 - Slaves in Virginia Africans brought to Jamestown were the first slaves imported . . . — — Map (db m308034) HM

39 ► Indiana, Carroll County, Delphi — Delphi —

Named and platted in 1828 by Gen. Samuel Milroy, on 100 acres donated by Wm. Wilson for the seat of Carroll Co., named for Charles Carroll, last surviving signer of the Declaration of Independence. Henry Robinson was the first settler. . . . — — Map (db m1154) HM

40 ► Indiana, Huntington County, Huntington — Samuel Huntington — 1731 -- 1796 — Signer of the Declaration of Independence —

This city, township and county were named for Samuel Huntington, signer of the Declaration of Independence and important political figure in the Revolutionary War era. Records indicate the name was given by Elias Murray, Huntington's nephew, when he . . . — — Map (db m71299) HM

41 ► Kansas, Butler County, El Dorado — Signers of the Declaration of Independence —

Our Freedom Began When in 1776 These Courageous Men Signed The Declaration of Independence Father of Our County George Washington The Voice of Freedom Patrick Henry The Pen of Freedom George Mason [Signers of the . . . — — Map (db m56184) HM

42 ► Kentucky, Carroll County, Carrollton — 216 — Carrollton —

First settled 1792, incorporated as Port William 1794. Carroll County formed and name of town changed to Carrollton by the Kentucky Legislature, 1838, both honoring "Charles Carroll of Carrollton" of Maryland, bold signer of the Declaration of . . . — — Map (db m22149) HM

43 ► Maryland, Anne Arundel County, Annapolis — 38 Maryland Avenue — A Gibson's Building Managed By Flagship Property Management —

38 Maryland Avenue has been a fixture of Annapolis since 1878. This property was once owned by Samuel Chase, who signed the Declaration of Independence. Once a private residence, the property has been thoughtfully reimagined as five distinctive . . . — — Map (db m295707) HM

44 ► Maryland, Anne Arundel County, Annapolis — 6 — Chase-Lloyd House — The Naval War of 1812 in Annapolis — Don't Give Up the Ship — Reported permanently removed

Patriot politician and future Declaration of Independence signer Samuel Chase began building this Georgian mansion in 1769, but he couldn't afford to finish the house and sold it two years later to Edward Lloyd IV. The wealthy Eastern Shore . . . — — Map (db m305390) HM

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45 ► Maryland, Anne Arundel County, Annapolis — Congress Was Here — West Street — At the End of the Revolution —

1784 Peace Treaty Ratified [Captions:] • Governor William Paca's Proclamation of the ratification of the Treaty of Paris. Treaty of Paris Broadside Collection [MSA SC 5785] • The last page of the Treaty of Paris, . . . — — Map (db m114555) HM

46 ► Maryland, Anne Arundel County, Annapolis — The Charles Carroll House —

Birthplace of Charles Carroll of Carrollton (September 19, 1737 – November 14, 1832), the only Roman Catholic to sign the Declaration of Independence and the last of the signers to die. Charles Carroll of Annapolis (1702 – 1782), father of . . . — — Map (db m55298) HM

47 ► Maryland, Baltimore, Guilford — Clover Hill — (So named circa 1714) —

Part of “Merryman’s Lott” 210 acres of virgin timberland granted by Lord Baltimore in 1688 to Charles Merryman, whose descendants farmed here until 1869. Stone house built in 19th century occupied by Bishops of Maryland since 1909, when cathedral . . . — — Map (db m2452) HM

48 ► Maryland, Baltimore, Inner Harbor — Welcome — Heritage Walk —

Discover Heritage Walk, a 3.2 mile walking trail through four fascinating centuries. Within a compact area, Heritage Walk connects some 20 historic sites and museums, traversing four city districts of remarkable diversity and significance. . . . — — Map (db m201646) HM

49 ► Maryland, Baltimore, Johns Hopkins Homewood — Homewood —

The Home of Charles Carroll, Jr. A National Historic Landmark Built 1801 - Restored 1987 Open for Tours - Museum Shop — — Map (db m6114) HM

50 ► Maryland, Baltimore, Johns Hopkins Homewood — Homewood —

Property purchased in 1800 by Charles Carroll, signer of the Declaration of Independence, as a wedding present for his only son, Charles and bride Harriett Chew of Philadelphia. The younger Charles designed and oversaw the building of the . . . — — Map (db m18315) HM

51 ► Maryland, Baltimore, Johns Hopkins Homewood — Homewood —

Newlyweds Charles Carroll Jr. and Harriet Chew Carroll began construction of Homewood in 1801. The 130-acre property had been a wedding gift from Charles' father, Charles Carroll of Carrollton, a signer of the Declaration of Independence and one . . . — — Map (db m194803) HM

52 ► Maryland, Baltimore, Jonestown — Carroll Mansion —

Charles Carroll of Carrollton (1737–1832), the last surviving, and only Roman Catholic signer of the Declaration of Independence, wintered here during the last twelve years of his life. Built circa 1808, the mansion is the grandest . . . — — Map (db m3204) HM

53 ► Maryland, Baltimore, Pigtown — First Stone of the Balt. & Ohio Rail Road —

This Stone presented by the Stone Cutters of Baltimore, in commemoration of the commencement of the Baltimore and Ohio rail road, was here placed on the Fourth of July, 1828, by the Grand Lodge of Maryland, assisted by Charles Carroll of Carrollton, . . . — — Map (db m243537) HM

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54 ► Maryland, Baltimore, University of Maryland — National Independence in the Revolution and War of 1812 —

Among the illustrious men interred within this enclosure who assisted in the achievement of National Independence in the Revolution and War of 1812 are the following Samuel Chase, 1741 – 1811, Signer of the Declaration of Independence . . . — — Map (db m21364) HM

55 ► Maryland, Baltimore County, Timonium — Brooklandwood — 1798 —

Built by Charles Carroll of Carrollton, signer of the Declaration of Independence and Maryland's first U.S. Senator, for his daughter, Mary Caton. Before becoming to St. Paul's School in 1952, was owned successively by John Cockey, Charles Carroll, . . . — — Map (db m290502) HM

56 ► Maryland, Cecil County, Colora — This Tablet is in Commemoration —

This Tablet is in Commemoration of Richard Stockton and Dr. Benjamin Rush signers of the Declaration of Independence and students of West Nottingham Academy. Stockton from 1743 to 1748 - Rush from 1751 to 1756. — — Map (db m145627) HM

57 ► Maryland, Cecil County, Earleville — Mount Pleasant —

Built by Dr. John Thompson Veasey, 1825, “of Mount Harmon” as he was known, who, with Colonel Thomas Ward Veasey assisted in the defense of Duffy’s Fort, 1813. He was a greatnephew of George Ross, signer of the Declaration of Independence. His son, . . . — — Map (db m144246) HM

58 ► Maryland, Cecil County, Earleville — Woodlawn — Formerly "Neighbour’s Grudge" —

The 305 acre farm of William Ward. He gave a tract called “North Levell” on which stands St. Stephen’s Church. His descendant, Henry Veazey Ward, was Consul General for the Republic of Chile. Another, Juliana Veazey Ward, married Dr. George Read . . . — — Map (db m144247) HM

59 ► Maryland, Charles County, Port Tobacco — Discover Thomas Stone National Historic Site — More Than History... —

This park is dedicated to Thomas Stone, one of the four Maryland signers of the Declaration of Independence and is a great place to learn more about our nation's history. It's also a great place to learn more about nature or just hang with friends . . . — — Map (db m120509) HM

60 ► Maryland, Charles County, Port Tobacco — The Stones of Maryland — Thomas Stone National Historic Site — National Park Service, U.S. Department of the Interior —

For almost four centuries, the Stone family of Maryland has contributed its talents and skills to the colony, the state, and the nation in its various capacities. From a signer of the Declaration of Independence to two governors of Maryland, to . . . — — Map (db m142895) HM

61 ► Maryland, Charles County, Port Tobacco — Thomas Stone — Born 1744-Died 1787 —

Signer of the Declaration of Independence. Member of Congress 1775-1784. One time its presiding officer. He lies buried at his home “Haber de Venture” one mile south. — — Map (db m1002) HM

62 ► Maryland, Charles County, Port Tobacco — Thomas Stone — 1743 - 1787 —

Signer of the Declaration of Independence Member of Congress Placed by the Maryland State Society Daughters of the American Revolution July 4, 1978 — — Map (db m94358) HM

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63 ► Maryland, Charles County, Port Tobacco — Welcome to Haberdeventure! — Thomas Stone National Historic Site — National Park Service, U.S. Department of the Interior —

This property was the home of Thomas Stone, one of the Maryland signers of the Declaration of Independence. As a member of the Continental Congress, Stone also helped draft the Articles of Confederation that would ultimately lead to the creation of . . . — — Map (db m142893) HM

64 ► Maryland, Frederick County, Buckeystown — “Carrollton” —

Patented for 10,000 acres to Charles and Daniel Carroll, Mary and Ellinor Carroll 1st April 1724. It was from this tract that Charles Carroll assumed the title “Charles Carroll of Carrollton” when signing the Declaration of Independence. — — Map (db m213046) HM

65 ► Maryland, Harford County, Abingdon — Gov. William Paca — Old Post Road — Established 1666 —

Signer of the Declaration of Independence. Born October 31, 1740 on Chilberry Hall Farm 1¼ miles south of here. Died October 27, 1799. — — Map (db m129956) HM

66 ► Maryland, Prince George's County, Bowie — A Community of Descendants — The Origins: From Bondage to Freedom — White Marsh African American Heritage Trail —

Many of the families buried here have ties to Maryland's early Catholic gentry, including the Calvert, Carroll, Darnall, Hall, Hill, and Young families. Charles Carroll of Carrollton, the last surviving signer of the Declaration of Independence . . . — — Map (db m304337) HM

67 ► Maryland, Prince George's County, Hyattsville — The Declaration of Independence / President John F. Kennedy’s Inaugural Address —

The Declaration of Independence On June 7, 1776, forty-four-year-old Richard Henry Lee, Senior Member of the Virginia Delegation, submitted a resolution to the Continental Congress: Resolved, that these United Colonies . . . — — Map (db m145903) HM

68 ► Maryland, Queen Anne's County, Carmichael — “Wye Plantation” — → —

Home of William Paca, signer of the Declaration of Independence and twice Governor of Maryland. Born at Chilbury Hall, Harford County 1740. Died and lies buried here, 1799. The unusual house probably dates about 1740. — — Map (db m3137) HM

69 ► Maryland, Somerset County, Princess Anne — Birthplace of Samuel Chase — 17 April 1741 - 19 June 1811 — ← —

Signer of the Declaration of Independence Judge of the General Court of MD. 1781 Judge of Baltimore County Court 1793 Judge of the U. S. Supreme Court 1796 — — Map (db m3873) HM

70 ► Maryland, Somerset County, Princess Anne — Samuel Chase — 17 April 1741 - 19 June 1811 —

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71 ► Maryland, Somerset County, Princess Anne — Samuel Chase — 17 April 1741 - 19 June 1811 —

Signer of the Declaration of Independence Judge of the General Court of MD 1781. Judge of Baltimore County Court 1793. Judge of the U.S. Supreme Court 1796. — — Map (db m286176) HM

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72 ► Maryland, St. Mary's County, St. Mary's City — An End of Freedom but Persistence of Faith —

When Maryland's governor ordered the chapel door locked in 1704 and the legislature passed the Act to Prevent the Growth of Popery, a new chapter in religion began in the colony. Catholics were barred from holding office and voting, were . . . — — Map (db m190032) HM

73 ► Maryland, Talbot County, Trappe — Robert Morris, Sr. —

Below this plaque lies the grave of Robert Morris, Sr., buried 1750. An ironmonger in Liverpool, England before he immigrated to Oxford, Maryland where he became a successful merchant and agent. Mr. Morris accumulated a fortune that he bequeathed . . . — — Map (db m3331) HM

74 ► Maryland, Wicomico County, Salisbury — Samuel Chase — 17 April 1741 - 19 June 1811 —

Signer of the Declaration of Independence Judge of the General Court of MD 1781. Judge of Baltimore County Court 1793. Judge of the U.S. Supreme Court 1796. — — Map (db m73049) HM

75 ► Massachusetts, Bristol County, Taunton — Robert Treat Paine —

Robert Treat Paine ( back ) A Signer of The Declaration of Independence July 4 - 1776 — — Map (db m209898) HM

76 ► Massachusetts, Norfolk County, Quincy — John Adams —

Farmer Lawyer Patriot Diplomat First Vice President Second President of the United States Side of Monument: There is danger from all men. The only maxim of a free government ought to be to trust no man living with power to endanger the public . . . — — Map (db m18052) HM

77 ► Massachusetts, Norfolk County, Quincy — John Hancock Birth Site —

On this site was born John Hancock January 23, 1737 Son of Reverend John Hancock, pastor of what is now the First Parish Church, Quincy On his father's death, he was adopted by his uncle — Boston's wealthiest . . . — — Map (db m118703) HM

78 ► Massachusetts, Norfolk County, Quincy — John Hancock Birth Site —

On this spot stood the dwelling wherein was born John Hancock President of the Congress of the United States XII January MDCCXXXVII — — Map (db m119009) HM

79 ► Massachusetts, Suffolk County, Boston, Downtown — Benjamin Franklin —

Front of Monument: Born in Boston, 17 January, 1706. Died in Philadelphia, 17 April, 1790. Right Side of Monument: Treaty of Peace and Independence 3 September, 1783 Rear of Monument: Eripuit Colo Tulmen Sceptrumque Tyrannis. Left . . . — — Map (db m18506) HM

80 ► Massachusetts, Suffolk County, Boston, Downtown — Granary Burying Ground — 1660 —

Within this ground are buried John Hancock, Samuel Adams and Robert Treat Paine, signers of the Declaration of Independence; Governors Richard Bellingham, William Dummer, James Bowdoin, Increase Sumner, James Sullivan and Christopher Gore; Lieut. . . . — — Map (db m18711) HM

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81 ► Massachusetts, Suffolk County, Boston, Downtown — Samuel Adams —

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82 ► Massachusetts, Suffolk County, Boston, Downtown — Welcome to Granary Burying Ground — Reported missing

Welcome to Granary Burying Ground, one of the oldest historic sites in Boston! Famous, infamous, and unknown Bostonians are buried here. Men, women, children, Puritans, Anglicans, Catholics, English, French, Africans, patriots, Tories, printers, . . . — — Map (db m144157) HM

83 ► Massachusetts, Suffolk County, Boston, Government Center — Samuel Adams —

Samuel Adams 1722 – 1803 A patriot He organized the Revolution and signed the Declaration of Independence. A Statesman Incorruptible and Fearless Governor A true leader of the people. Erected A.D. 1880 from a fund bequeathed to the City of . . . — — Map (db m19013) HM

84 ► Missouri, St. Louis County, Florissant — Thomas Jefferson — 13 April 1743 - 4 July 1826 (50th annv. of 1776) —

Third President of the United States from 1801 to 1809; a principal American founding father & author of the Declaration of Independence; Father of the 1804 Louisiana Purchase that doubled the Nation's size bringing St. Ferdinand de Fleurissant . . . — — Map (db m145346) HM

85 ► New Hampshire, Hillsborough County, Merrimack — 079 — Matthew Thornton — 1714 - 1803 —

One of three New Hampshiremen to sign the Declaration of Independence, Matthew Thornton, physician, soldier, patriot, agitated against the Stamp Act of 1765, presided over the Provincial Congress in 1775, served in the State Senate and as an . . . — — Map (db m74577) HM

86 ► New Hampshire, Rockingham County, Kingston — 046 — Josiah Bartlett — — 1729–1795 — —

Distinguished participant in the founding of the Republic as signer of the Declaration of Independence and Articles of Confederation, and prominent in this State as Chief Justice of two courts and first holder of the title of Governor. An innovator . . . — — Map (db m75245) HM

87 ► New Hampshire, Rockingham County, Portsmouth — Horse Chestnut — Aesculus hippocastanum —

Moffatt - Ladd House & Garden This tree was planted in 1776 when William Whipple (1730 – 1785) returned home from Philadelphia after signing The Declaration of Independence. — — Map (db m105538) HM

88 ► New Hampshire, Rockingham County, Portsmouth — 0114 — North Cemetery —

The town of Portmouth purchased this land in 1753 for 150 pounds from Col. John Hart, Commander of the N.H. Regiment at Louisburg. General William Whipple, signer of the Declaration of Independence, Gov. John Langdon, signer of the Constitution, . . . — — Map (db m74579) HM

89 ► New Jersey, Burlington County, Bordentown — Francis Hopkinson — 1737 - 1791 —

This tablet marks the home of a famous Revolutionary Patriot, a signer of the Declaration of Independence and originator of the Great Seal of New Jersey, member of Congress, a statesman, scientist, artist, musician and great satirist. — — Map (db m33453) HM

90 ► New Jersey, Hunterdon County, Amwell — John Hart's Cave —

Refuge of local signer of The Declaration of Independence while hiding from the British. His estate ransacked by Hessians, he was financially ruined and died in 1779. — — Map (db m229683) HM

91 ► New Jersey, Mercer County, Hopewell — John Hart — Signer of The Declaration Of Independence —

Farmstead site of the signer, who lived here 1742-1779. Without formal education, consulted by many, respected by all, "Honest John Hart" gave his property and his life for the cause of liberty. Farmer, miller, judge, speaker of the first New . . . — — Map (db m229676) HM

92 ► New Jersey, Mercer County, Princeton — John Witherspoon — 1723 - 1794 —

Preacher “One of the most useful qualifications of a good minister is that he have a lively sense of religion upon his own heart.”             John Witherspoon Born in Gifford, Scotland, in 1723, Witherspoon was educated at the . . . — — Map (db m44842) HM

93 ► New Jersey, Mercer County, Princeton — Joseph Hewes —

Born here, 1730, he later moved to North Carolina. He signed the Declaration of Independence for that state in 1776. — — Map (db m64113) HM

94 ► New Jersey, Mercer County, Princeton — Rev. John Witherspoon —

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95 ► New Jersey, Mercer County, Princeton — Richard Stockton —

A signer of the Declaration of Independence is buried in these grounds 1730 – 1781 --------------- Erected by The New Jersey Society of the Sons of the American Revolution 1913 — — Map (db m44844) HM

96 ► New Jersey, Mercer County, Princeton — The Great Lawn / Morven Museum & Garden —

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

97 ► New Jersey, Mercer County, Princeton — The West Wing — 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

98 ► New Jersey, Mercer County, Princeton — The West Wing —

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

99 ► New Jersey, Mercer County, Trenton, Downtown — Friends Meeting House — 1739 —

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

100 ► New Jersey, Mercer County, Trenton, Hanover Academy — George Clymer — We mutually pledge to each other our fortunes and our sacred honor —

Signer of the Declaration of Independence — — Map (db m160177) HM

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