What was the name of the memorial dedicated in 1984 to the 56 signers of the Declaration of Independence?

The story behind the answer

The memorial dedicated in 1984 to the 56 signers is the Memorial to the 56 Signers of the Declaration of Independence.

The memorial stands in Constitution Gardens in Washington, D.C., near the National Mall. It consists of 56 stone blocks, with each block honoring one signer. The blocks include a facsimile of the signer’s signature, along with biographical information such as occupation and hometown.

The memorial was a gift from the American Revolution Bicentennial Administration. It was dedicated on July 4, 1984, exactly 208 years after Congress approved the Declaration of Independence in 1776.

Its design emphasizes that the Declaration was a collective act by delegates from the Thirteen Colonies, not solely the work of Thomas Jefferson or another individual. The memorial is therefore connected directly to the same 56-person signing group whose legacy is highlighted again during America250.

Source: Wikipedia · fact-checked Oct. 2026

Add question to a list

Choose a list to keep this question in: