Where was most of the Declaration of Independence signed in 1776?

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Most of the Declaration of Independence was signed at Independence Hall in Philadelphia.

The building was then called the Pennsylvania State House. It was later renamed Independence Hall and became one of the best-known landmarks associated with the American Revolution and the founding of the United States.

Most delegates signed the engrossed Declaration on August 2, 1776, although some signed later. The date printed on the document is July 4, the day Congress adopted the Declaration, which has contributed to confusion about when every signature was added.

Independence Hall also hosted major meetings of the Second Continental Congress and later the Constitutional Convention. It is part of Independence National Historical Park in Philadelphia.

Source: Wikipedia · fact-checked Oct. 2026

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