Easton Pa Reading of Declaration of Independence

Easton in Northampton County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

The Declaration of Independence in Easton

Photographed By Don Morfe, July 19, 2015

1. The Declaration of Independence in Easton Mark

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The Declaration of Independence in Easton. . The first proclamation of the American Declaration of Independence took place on the Court Firm steps in this Circle in Easton at 12:O�Clock noon in July 8, 1776, simultaneously with similar proclamation at that appointed hr in Philadelphia and in Trenton, New Jersey. After adapting the Declaration in the late afternoon of July iv, Congress ordered copies to be printed and distributed to the several colonies for public readings. The readings in Easton, Philadelphia, and Trenton were the first to take identify.

The July 11, 1776 edition of the Pennsylvania Evening Post described the action in Easton every bit follows: , "This twenty-four hours, the Declaration of Independence was received here, and proclaimed in the post-obit order: The Colonel, and all other field officers of the Offset Battalion repaired to the Courthouse, the Light Infantry Visitor marching there with drums chirapsia, fifes playing, and the standard (The device for which is the Xiii U.s.a. Colonies) which was ordered to be displayed, and after that the Declaration was read aloud to a bully number of spectators, who gave their hearty assent with three loud huzzas, and cried out may God long preserve and unite the free and independent States of America."

A revolutionary flag of stars and stripes, which is preserved on brandish in the Easton Public Library, is believed to be the oldest existing example of this original Easton flag. The flag in the library was presented to the Easton Troops as they left for duty in the State of war of 18 12. Northampton County�s "Liberty Bell," which was rung along with the declaration on July 8, 1776, is on brandish in the Northampton County Courtroom House.

The first proclamation of the American Declaration of Independence took place on the Courtroom House steps in this Circle in Easton at 12:O�Clock noon in July viii, 1776, simultaneously with similar announcement at that appointed 60 minutes in Philadelphia and in Trenton, New Jersey. Afterward adapting the Declaration in the belatedly afternoon of July 4, Congress ordered copies to be printed and distributed to the several colonies for public readings. The readings in Easton, Philadelphia, and Trenton were the start to take place.

The July 11, 1776 edition of the Pennsylvania Evening Post described the action in Easton as follows:
"This twenty-four hours, the Declaration of Independence was received here, and proclaimed in the following club: The Colonel, and all other field officers of the Start Battalion repaired to the Courthouse, the Low-cal Infantry Company marching there with drums chirapsia, fifes playing, and the standard (The device for which is the Thirteen United States Colonies) which was ordered to be displayed, and afterwards that the Annunciation was read aloud to a peachy number of spectators, who gave their hearty assent with iii loud huzzas, and cried out may God long preserve and unite the gratis and independent States of America."

A revolutionary flag of stars and stripes, which is preserved on brandish in the Easton Public Library, is believed

Photographed Past Don Morfe, July nineteen, 2015

2. The Declaration of Independence in Easton Marker

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to exist the oldest existing case of this original Easton flag. The flag in the library was presented to the Easton Troops as they left for duty in the War of 1812. Northampton County�s "Liberty Bell," which was rung along with the proclamation on July eight, 1776, is on display in the Northampton County Court House.

Topics. This historical marking is listed in these topic lists: Notable Events • War, Usa Revolutionary. A significant historical month for this entry is July 1821.

Location. twoscore° 41.472′ Due north, 75° 12.542′ West. Mark is in Easton, Pennsylvania, in Northampton Canton. Mark is on Heart Square. Touch on for map. Marker is in this post office surface area: Easton PA 18042, U.s. of America. Impact for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least eight other markers are inside walking altitude of this mark. Soldiers and Sailors Monument (a few steps from this marking); The Great Square (a few steps from this marker); a unlike marker also named Soldiers and Sailors Monument (a few steps from this marker); Founding of Easton and Northampton County (a few steps from this marker); Indian Peace Treaties (inside shouting distance of this marker); Northampton County�s Outset Court Business firm (inside shouting distance of this marker); Sullivan�due south March (within shouting distance of this marker); Lafayette College Founding (within shouting distance of this marking). Touch on for a list and map of all markers in Easton.

Credits. This folio was concluding revised on June xvi, 2016. It was originally submitted on July 26, 2015, past Don Morfe of Baltimore, Maryland. This page has been viewed 342 times since then and 18 times this year. Photos: 1, two. submitted on July 26, 2015, past Don Morfe of Baltimore, Maryland. • Neb Pfingsten was the editor who published this folio.

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