What earlier name did Independence Hall have when Congress adopted the Declaration of Independence?

Independence Hall was called the Pennsylvania State House when Congress adopted the Declaration of Independence.

The building in Philadelphia was completed in 1753 as the seat of Pennsylvania’s colonial government. The Second Continental Congress used it for its sessions, including the debate and adoption of the Declaration of Independence in 1776. It also hosted the Constitutional Convention in 1787.

The name Independence Hall became associated with the building because of its role in the American Revolution and the nation’s founding. The declaration was adopted there on July 4, while most delegates signed the engrossed parchment primarily on August 2.

The building is part of Independence National Historical Park and is recognized as a major symbol of United States history. Its significance extends beyond one document: the Declaration of Independence and the United States Constitution were both debated in the same building.