Memorial to the 56 Signers of the Declaration of Independence
Memorial to the 56 Signers of the Declaration of Independence, Historical memorial on Constitution Gardens island, Washington DC, United States.
The memorial features 56 granite blocks arranged in a semicircle, displaying golden signatures of Declaration of Independence signers with their names and professions.
Congress authorized this memorial in 1978, and its dedication occurred on July 2, 1984, marking 208 years after the Continental Congress voted for independence.
Each granite block represents influential figures like Benjamin Franklin, Thomas Jefferson, and John Hancock, showcasing their contributions to American independence.
Visitors access this free memorial by crossing a wooden bridge to a small island between Constitution Avenue and the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool.
The memorial stones group the signers by their respective states, with Pennsylvania's nine representatives positioned at the entrance of the semicircular structure.
Location: Washington, D.C.
GPS coordinates: 38.89110,-77.04290
Latest update: May 27, 2025 08:50
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