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Signers of the Declaration of Independence Historical Markers

Markers related to signers of the United States Declaration of Independence.
 
Oliver Wolcott Jr. Home image, Touch for more information
By Michael Herrick, February 22, 2010
Oliver Wolcott Jr. Home
1 Connecticut, Litchfield County, Litchfield — Oliver Wolcott Jr. Home
On South Street (Connecticut Route 63) at Wolcott Street, on the right when traveling south on South Street.
Oliver Wolcott Jr. Home Presented By Helen J. Fitzgerald to the Litchfield Historical Society In Loving Memory Of Her Husband Harold Fitzgerald 1878 - 1948Map (db m229365) HM
2 Connecticut, Litchfield County, New Milford — Roger Sherman
On Main Street at Church Street, on the left when traveling south on Main Street.
On the site of this building once lived Roger Sherman Born 1721 – Died 1793 One of the Signers of the Declaration of IndependenceMap (db m20922) HM
3 Connecticut, Litchfield County, New Milford — Roger Sherman
On Main Street south of Church Street, on the right when traveling north.
Home Site of Roger Sherman 1721 - 1793, signer of the Declaration of IndependenceMap (db m230166) HM
4 Connecticut, New Haven County, New Haven, Downtown — Roger Sherman
Near Grove Street at High Street, on the right when traveling north.
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
5 Connecticut, New Haven County, New Haven, Downtown — Roger Sherman Homesite
On Chapel Street at College Street, on the left when traveling west on Chapel Street.
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
6 Connecticut, New Haven County, Wallingford, Wallingford Center — Lyman Hall
Near Center Street (Connecticut Route 150) near South Colony Road, on the right when traveling east.
[ 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 m27573) HM
7 Connecticut, Windham County, Scotland — Samuel Huntington Birthplace
On Huntington Road (Connecticut Route 14) at Devotion Road, on the left when traveling east on Huntington Road.
Birthplace Of Samuel Huntington 1731 – 1796. Signer Of The Declaration Of IndependenceMap (db m140565) HM
8 Delaware, Kent County, Dover — Caesar Rodney
On South State Street at East Water Street on South State Street.
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 . . . Map (db m39067) HM
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9 Delaware, Kent County, Dover, Dover Air Force Base — KC-53 — Byfield
On Delaware Route 9 at Bergold Lane, on the right when traveling north on State Route 9.
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
10 Delaware, New Castle County, New Castle — George Read
On Market Street at Harmony Street on Market Street.
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
11 Delaware, New Castle County, New Castle — George Read
Signer of the Declaration of Independence We mutually pledge to each other our lives, our fortunes and our sacred honorMap (db m102598) HM
12 Delaware, New Castle County, New Castle — NC-A8 — Home of George Read
On The Strand.
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
13 Delaware, New Castle County, Wilmington, Happy Valley — George Read Memorial
On Delaware Avenue.
In 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 September 1798-Member . . . Map (db m107935) HM
14 District of Columbia, Washington, Northwest Washington, Dupont Circle — John Witherspoon1722 Scotland – Princeton 1794
On Connecticut Avenue Northwest at N Street Northwest, on the right when traveling north on Connecticut Avenue Northwest.
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
15 District of Columbia, Washington, Northwest Washington, The National Mall — A Memorial to the 56 Signers of the Declaration of IndependenceA Gift From The American Revolution Bicentennial Administration — 1976 —
Near Constitution Avenue Northwest (U.S. 50) east of 19th Street Northwest, on the right when traveling east.
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
16 District of Columbia, Washington, Southeast Washington, Barney Circle — Elbridge GerryCongressional Cemetery
Near E Street Southeast, 0.1 miles east of Potomac Avenue Southeast, on the right when traveling east.
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
17 Georgia, Burke County, Waynesboro — 017-8 — Burke County's 8 Governors
On N. Liberty St (U.S. 25) at W. 6th Street (Georgia Route 56/80) on N. Liberty St.
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
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18 Georgia, Chatham County, Savannah, Historic District - North — Button Gwinnett
Near East Oglethorpe Avenue.
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
19 Georgia, Chatham County, Savannah, Yamacraw Village — George Clymer1739 - 1813
On Martin Luther King Boulevard ( West Broad Street ).
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
20 Georgia, Gwinnett County, Lawrenceville — 067-1 — Button Gwinnett
On North Clayton Street (Georgia Route 20) 0 miles West Crogan Street (U.S. 29), on the left when traveling north.
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
21 Georgia, Hall County, Gainesville — 069-2 — Lyman Hall
Near Spring Street, 0 miles east of Main Street SW.
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
22 Georgia, Hancock County, Sparta — 070-3 — Hancock County
On Broad Street (Georgia Route 15/16) at Court Street, on the right when traveling east on Broad Street.
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
23 Georgia, Liberty County, Midway — 089-1 — "Hall's Knoll"Home of Dr. Lyman Hall »—→
On Ocean Highway (U.S. 17), on the right when traveling south.
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
24 Georgia, Liberty County, Midway — 089-2 — Button Gwinnett
On U.S. 17.
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
25 Georgia, Liberty County, Midway — Dr. Lyman Hall
On Ocean Highway (U.S. 17) at Martin Rd, on the left when traveling south on Ocean Highway.
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
26 Georgia, Liberty County, Sunbury — 089-4B — SunburyHome of Many Famous Persons
On Brigantine Dunsmore Road at Fort Morris Road, on the right when traveling north on Brigantine Dunsmore Road.
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
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27 Georgia, Richmond County, Augusta — George Walton
On Independence Drive near 13th Street (U.S. 1), on the left when traveling west.
[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
28 Georgia, Richmond County, Augusta — Meadow Garden
On Independence Drive near near 13th Street (U.S. 1), on the left when traveling west.
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
29 Georgia, Richmond County, Augusta — 121-34 — Meadow GardenHome of George Walton ← 400 Ft. —«
On 13th Street (U.S. 1) near Independence Drive, on the left when traveling north.
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
30 Georgia, Richmond County, Augusta — 121-28 — The Signer's Monument
On Greene Street near Monument Street.
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
31 Georgia, Walton County, Monroe — 147-1 — Walton County
On East Spring Street (Business U.S. 78) 0 miles east of South Broad Street (Georgia Route 11), on the right when traveling east.
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
32 Georgia, Wilkes County, Washington — Tarver-Maynard HouseErected 1820
On East Robert Toombs Avenue (Business U.S. 78) 0 miles west of Poplar Drive (Georgia Route 17), on the left when traveling east.
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
33 Indiana, Carroll County, Delphi — Delphi
On U.S. 421.
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
34 Indiana, Huntington County, Huntington — Samuel Huntington1731 -- 1796 — Signer of the Declaration of Independence —
On Jefferson St., 0 miles north of State St. (Road Hunting).
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
35 Kansas, Butler County, El Dorado — Signers of the Declaration of Independence
On Central Avenue (State Highway 254) near Gordy Street, on the left when traveling west.
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
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36 Kentucky, Carroll County, Carrollton — 216 — Carrollton
On U.S. 42 east of Ware Avenue, on the right when traveling west.
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
37 Maryland, Anne Arundel County, Annapolis — 6 — Chase-Lloyd HouseThe Naval War of 1812 in Annapolis — Don't Give Up the Ship —
On Maryland Avenue at King George Street, on the left when traveling east on Maryland Avenue.
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 m63497) HM
38 Maryland, Anne Arundel County, Annapolis — Congress Was HereWest Street — At the End of the Revolution —
On West Street (Maryland Route 450) west of Church Circle, on the right when traveling west.
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
39 Maryland, Anne Arundel County, Annapolis — The Charles Carroll House
Near Duke of Gloucester Street, on the right when traveling south.
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), . . . Map (db m55298) HM
40 Maryland, Baltimore, Guilford — Clover Hill(So named circa 1714)
On North Charles Street at University Parkway on North Charles Street.
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 . . . Map (db m2452) HM
41 Maryland, Baltimore, Inner Harbor — WelcomeHeritage Walk
On East Pratt Street east of South Calvert Street (Maryland Route 2), on the left when traveling east.
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
42 Maryland, Baltimore, Johns Hopkins Homewood — Homewood
Near University Parkway.
The Home of Charles Carroll, Jr. A National Historic Landmark Built 1801 - Restored 1987 Open for Tours - Museum ShopMap (db m6114) HM
43 Maryland, Baltimore, Johns Hopkins Homewood — Homewood
On Charles Street (Maryland Route 139) at Greenway, on the right when traveling south on Charles Street.
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
44 Maryland, Baltimore, Johns Hopkins Homewood — Homewood
On East Gate west of North Charles Street (Maryland Route 139), on the left when traveling north.
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
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45 Maryland, Baltimore, Jonestown — Carroll Mansion
On Front Street, 0.1 miles north of Lombard Street, on the left when traveling south.
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
46 Maryland, Baltimore, Pigtown — First Stone of the Balt. & Ohio Rail Road
On West Pratt Street west of South Poppleton Street, on the left when traveling west.
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
47 Maryland, Baltimore, University of Maryland — National Independence in the Revolution and War of 1812
On West Redwood Street, on the right when traveling east.
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
48 Maryland, Cecil County, Colora — This Tablet is in Commemoration
On Harrisville Road at Firetower Road, on the right when traveling south on Harrisville Road.
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
49 Maryland, Cecil County, Earleville — Mount Pleasant
On Grove Neck Road, 1 mile west of Sandy Bottom Road, on the right when traveling west.
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
50 Maryland, Cecil County, Earleville — WoodlawnFormerly "Neighbour’s Grudge"
On Grove Neck Road, 0.1 miles east of Pond Neck Road, on the left when traveling west.
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. . . . Map (db m144247) HM
51 Maryland, Charles County, Port Tobacco — Discover Thomas Stone National Historic SiteMore Than History...
Near Rose Hill Road, 1.7 miles north of Port Tobacco Road.
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
52 Maryland, Charles County, Port Tobacco — The Stones of MarylandThomas Stone National Historic Site — National Park Service, U.S. Department of the Interior —
Near Rose Hill Road, 0.6 miles south of Wembly Place, on the right when traveling south.
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
53 Maryland, Charles County, Port Tobacco — Thomas StoneBorn 1744-Died 1787
On Hawthorne Road at Ropse Hill Road, on the right when traveling east on Hawthorne Road.
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
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54 Maryland, Charles County, Port Tobacco — Thomas Stone1743 - 1787
Near Rose Hill Road.
Signer of the Declaration of Independence Member of Congress Placed by the Maryland State Society Daughters of the American Revolution July 4, 1978Map (db m94358) HM
55 Maryland, Charles County, Port Tobacco — Welcome to Haberdeventure!Thomas Stone National Historic Site — National Park Service, U.S. Department of the Interior —
Near Rose Hill Road, 0.5 miles south of Wembly Place, on the right when traveling south.
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
56 Maryland, Frederick County, Buckeystown — “Carrollton”
On Buckeystown Pike (Maryland Route 85), on the left when traveling north.
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
57 Maryland, Harford County, Abingdon — Gov. William PacaOld Post Road — Established 1666 —
On Philadelphia Road (Maryland Route 7) 0.4 miles north of Maryland Route 24, on the right when traveling north.
Signer of the Declaration of Independence. Born October 31, 1740 on Chilberry Hall Farm 1Ľ miles south of here. Died October 27, 1799.Map (db m129956) HM
58 Maryland, Prince George's County, Hyattsville — The Declaration of Independence / President John F. Kennedy’s Inaugural Address
On Toledo Road just west of America Boulevard, on the left when traveling west.
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
59 Maryland, Queen Anne's County, Carmichael — “Wye Plantation”
On Carmichael Road, 0.2 miles north of Wye Island Road, on the left when traveling south.
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
60 Maryland, Somerset County, Princess Anne — Birthplace of Samuel Chase17 April 1741 - 19 June 1811 — ← —
On US 13 at MD 362, on the right when traveling north on US 13.
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 1796Map (db m3873) HM
61 Maryland, St. Mary's County, St. Mary's City — An End of Freedom but Persistence of Faith
Near Point Lookout Road (Maryland Route 5) 0.4 miles west of Rosecroft Road, on the left when traveling west.
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
62 Maryland, Talbot County, Trappe — Robert Morris, Sr.
Near Manadier Road, 0.2 miles east of MD 50, on the left when traveling east.
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
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63 Massachusetts, Bristol County, Taunton — Robert Treat Paine
On Church Green at Summer Street, on the left when traveling west on Church Green.
Robert Treat Paine ( back ) A Signer of The Declaration of Independence July 4 - 1776Map (db m209898) HM
64 Massachusetts, Norfolk County, Quincy — John Adams
On Burgin Pkwy at Dimmock Street, on the right when traveling north on Burgin Pkwy.
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
65 Massachusetts, Norfolk County, Quincy — John Hancock Birth Site
On Adams Street at Hancock Street, on the right when traveling south on Adams Street.
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
66 Massachusetts, Norfolk County, Quincy — John Hancock Birth Site
On Adams Street at Hancock Street, on the right when traveling east on Adams Street.
On this spot stood the dwelling wherein was born John Hancock President of the Congress of the United States XII January MDCCXXXVIIMap (db m119009) HM
67 Massachusetts, Suffolk County, Boston, Downtown — Benjamin Franklin
On School Street, on the left when traveling east.
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
68 Massachusetts, Suffolk County, Boston, Downtown — Granary Burying Ground1660
On Tremont Street at Bromfield Street, on the left when traveling north on Tremont Street.
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
69 Massachusetts, Suffolk County, Boston, Downtown — Samuel Adams
On Tremont Street at Bromfield Street, on the left when traveling north on Tremont Street.
. . . Map (db m18719) HM
70 Massachusetts, Suffolk County, Boston, Downtown — Welcome to Granary Burying Ground
On Tremont Street at Bromfield Street, on the left when traveling north on Tremont Street. 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
71 Massachusetts, Suffolk County, Boston, Government Center — Samuel Adams
On Congress Street at North Street, on the right when traveling north on Congress Street.
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
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72 Missouri, St. Louis County, Florissant — Thomas Jefferson13 April 1743 - 4 July 1826 (50th annv. of 1776)
On Saint Francois Street just west of North Jefferson Street, on the right when traveling east.
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 into . . . Map (db m145346) HM
73 New Hampshire, Hillsborough County, Merrimack — 079 — Matthew Thornton1714 - 1803
On Daniel Webster Highway north of Continental Blvd, on the right when traveling north.
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
74 New Hampshire, Rockingham County, Kingston — 046 — Josiah Bartlett— 1729–1795 —
On West Main Street, on the right when traveling north.
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
75 New Hampshire, Rockingham County, Portsmouth — Horse ChestnutAesculus hippocastanum
On Market Street, on the right when traveling south.
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
76 New Jersey, Burlington County, Bordentown — Francis Hopkinson1737 - 1791
On Farnsworth Avenue (County Route 545) at Park Street (County Route 662), on the right when traveling north on Farnsworth Avenue.
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
77 New Jersey, Hunterdon County, Amwell — John Hart's Cave
On Lindbergh Road at Zion Road, on the right when traveling south on Lindbergh Road.
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
78 New Jersey, Mercer County, Hopewell — John HartSigner of The Declaration Of Independence
On Hart Avenue, on the right when traveling west.
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
79 New Jersey, Mercer County, Princeton — John Witherspoon1723 - 1794
Near Nassau Street, on the right when traveling east.
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
80 New Jersey, Mercer County, Princeton — Joseph Hewes
On Snowden Lane north of Maybury Hill Road, on the right when traveling south.
Born here, 1730, he later moved to North Carolina. He signed the Declaration of Independence for that state in 1776.Map (db m64113) HM
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81 New Jersey, Mercer County, Princeton — Rev. John Witherspoon
Near Greenview Avenue, on the left when traveling north.
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82 New Jersey, Mercer County, Princeton — Richard Stockton
Near Quaker Road (County Route 533) at Mercer Road, on the right when traveling north.
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 1913Map (db m44844) HM
83 New Jersey, Mercer County, Princeton — The Great Lawn / Morven Museum & Garden
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
84 New Jersey, Mercer County, Princeton — The West Wing
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
85 New Jersey, Mercer County, Princeton — The West Wing
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
86 New Jersey, Mercer County, Trenton, Downtown — Friends Meeting House1739
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
87 New Jersey, Mercer County, Trenton, Hanover Academy — George ClymerWe mutually pledge to each other our fortunes and our sacred honor
On East Hanover Street west of North Montgomery Street, on the right when traveling west.
Signer of the Declaration of IndependenceMap (db m160177) HM
88 New Jersey, Union County, Rahway — Abraham Clark
On St Georges Avenue (County Route 27), on the right when traveling south.
Grave site of Abraham Clark, Colonial Legislator, signer of Declaration of Independence, and long a member of Congress.Map (db m7787) HM
89 New Jersey, Union County, Roselle — In Remembrance of Abraham Clark
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
90 New York, Albany County, Albany, Downtown — Philip Livingston
On State Street (New York State Route 5) west of North Pearl Street, on the right when traveling west.
One of the signers of the Declaration of Independence was born on this site January 15, 1716 (O.S.)Map (db m116732) HM
91 New York, Bronx County, Bronx, Mott Haven — St. Ann's Shrine
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
92 New York, Kings County, Brooklyn, Carroll Gardens — Louis Valentine Jr. Ballfield / Carroll Park
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
93 New York, Kings County, Brooklyn, Ocean Hill — 300 — Marion & Hopkinson Playground0.768 acre
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
94 New York, Kings County, Brooklyn, Ocean Hill — 300 — Marion & Hopkinson Playground0.768 acre
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
95 New York, New York County, Manhattan, Battery Park — National Park Service Sites
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
96 New York, New York County, Manhattan, Financial District — Francis Lewis, 1713 - 1803
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 ChurchMap (db m209593) HM
97 New York, New York County, Manhattan, Financial District — Trinity ChurchExploring Downtown
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
98 New York, Queens County, Queens, Flushing — St. George's ChurchLandmarks of New York
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
99 New York, Suffolk County, Mastic — Gen William Floyd
On Montauk Highway when traveling west.
Signer of the Declaration of Independence Floyd Estate Administered By National Park Service Four Miles South In MasticMap (db m156340) HM
100 North Carolina, Chowan County, Edenton — 12 — 1736 St. Paul's Episcopal ChurchParish Organized under Act of Assembly 1701 — Edenton Historical Commission Museum Trail —
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

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