Memorial to the 56 Signers of the Declaration of Independence, Washington D.C.

Name: Memorial to the 56 Signers of the Declaration of Independence
Address: Island in Constitution Gardens, On the Mall, Washington D.C., 20001, United States

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Memorial to the 56 Signers of the Declaration of Independence

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Memorial to the 56 Signers of the Declaration of Independence, Washington D.C.

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The Memorial to the 56 Signers of the Declaration of Independence is a memorial depicting the signatures of the 56 signatories to the United States Declaration of Independence. It is located in the Constitution Gardens on the National Mall in Washington, D.C. The memorial is accessible to the public by crossing a wooden bridge onto a small island set in the lake between Constitution Avenue and the Reflecting Pool, not far from the Vietnam Veterans Memorial. ()

Coordinates: 38°53'28"N, 77°2'34"W

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Island in Constitution Gardens, On the MallNorthwest Washington (Washington Mall)Washington D.C. 20001 United States

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Memorial to the 56 Signers of the Declaration of Independence – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: National World War II Memorial, West Potomac Park, Vietnam Veterans Memorial, The Three Soldiers.

~960 ftSE
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~830 ftSW
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~1180 ftW
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~1630 ftW
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~1080 ftNW
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Memorial to the 56 Signers of the Declaration of Independence open?

Memorial to the 56 Signers of the Declaration of Independence is open:

Monday 24h
Tuesday 24h
Wednesday 24h
Thursday 24h
Friday 24h
Saturday 24h
Sunday 24h

Which popular attractions are close to Memorial to the 56 Signers of the Declaration of Independence?

Nearby attractions include Statue of José Gervasio Artigas, Washington D.C. (3 min walk), Statues of the Liberators, Washington D.C. (3 min walk), El Maíz, Washington D.C. (4 min walk), Art Museum of the Americas, Washington D.C. (4 min walk).

How to get to Memorial to the 56 Signers of the Declaration of Independence by public transport?

The nearest stations to Memorial to the 56 Signers of the Declaration of Independence:

Bus

19th St & F St Northwest (11 min walk)
21st St & F St Northwest (12 min walk)

Metro

Farragut West • Lines: Bl, Or, Sv (19 min walk)
Smithsonian • Lines: Bl, Or, Sv (20 min walk)