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By Keith S Smith, March 21, 2011 | |
| | | 1. Marshall Square Park Marker | | |
Inscription. West Chester’s first public square, dedicated in 1848. Recognized in the late 19th century for having one of the best collections of trees and shrubs with 160 distinct species. Named in honor of Humphry Marshall (1722 – 1801), a world-renowned botanist from Chester County and cousin of John Bartram. In 1764, Marshall constructed a conservatory on his farm for the culture of rare plants. His definitive book on native American trees and shrubs, Arbustrum Americanum is recognized as the first treatise written by an American on American plants. His home still stands in the village of Marshallton.
Erected by Borough of West Chester.
Location. 39° 57.883′ N, 75° 36.276′ W. Marker is in West Chester, Pennsylvania, in Chester County. Marker is at the intersection of East Biddle Street and North Matlack Street, on the left when traveling east on East Biddle Street. Click for map. Southwest corner of Marshall Square Park. Marker is in this post office area: West Chester PA 19380, United States of America.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. 97th Regiment of Pennsylvania Volunteers Memorial (here, next to this marker); General Lafayette (within shouting distance of this marker); David Townsend House (about 600 feet away, in a direct line); G. Raymond Rettew (approx. 0.2 miles away); Woman's Rights Convention of 1852 (approx. 0.2 miles away); Joseph T. Rothrock (approx. ¼ mile away); Site of First School House in West Chester (approx. 0.3 miles away); Garden of Honor (approx. 0.3 miles away). Click for a list of all markers in West Chester.| | | | 
By Keith S Smith, March 21, 2011 | |
| | | 2. Marshall Square Park Marker | | |
Regarding Marshall Square Park. The town of Marshallton is approximately 3 miles west of West Chester.
Related marker. Click here for another marker that is related to this marker.
Also see . . .
1. Humphry Marshall (1785) Arbustrum Americanum. American Philosophical Society online exhibit (Submitted on March 23, 2011, by Bernard Fisher of Mechanicsville, Virginia.)
2. Friends of Marshall Square Park. (Submitted on December 10, 2011, by Keith S Smith of West Chester, Pennsylvania.)
3. Wikipedia entry for Humphry Marshall. (Submitted on December 27, 2011, by Keith S Smith of West Chester, Pennsylvania.)
Credits. This page originally submitted on March 22, 2011, by Keith S Smith of West Chester, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 358 times since then. Last updated on March 25, 2011, by Keith S Smith of West Chester, Pennsylvania. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on March 22, 2011, by Keith S Smith of West Chester, Pennsylvania. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
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