University City in Philadelphia in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia
Erected 2002 by Pennsylvania Historical & Museum Commission.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Science & Medicine. In addition, it is included in the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1855.
Location. 39° 56.93′ N, 75° 11.579′ W. Marker is in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, in Philadelphia County. It is in University City. Marker is on S 34th Street just south of Spruce Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Philadelphia PA 19104, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. 1946 (about 700 feet away, measured in a direct line); 1896 (approx. 0.2 miles away); 1749 (approx. 0.2 miles away); Marshal Joffre and Former Premier Viviani (approx. 0.2 miles away); Benjamin Franklin in 1723 (approx. 0.2 miles away); To Henry Laussat Geyelin (approx. 0.2 miles away); Philadelphia General Hospital (approx. 0.2 miles away); Ferdinand Foch (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Philadelphia.
Also see . . . MarkerQuest - The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia. Further information and links pertaining to CHOP and its history. (Submitted on August 14, 2019, by Laura Klotz of Northampton, Pennsylvania.)
Credits. This page was last revised on February 2, 2023. It was originally submitted on May 20, 2015, by Don Morfe of Baltimore, Maryland. This page has been viewed 383 times since then and 6 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on May 20, 2015, by Don Morfe of Baltimore, Maryland. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.