Chester in Delaware County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

John Morton

Photographed By Beverly Pfingsten, December 27, 2008

1. John Morton Marker

Inscription. Top Plaque
John Morton
Signer of the
Declaration of Independence
1724 - 1777

Center Plaque
John Morton
Signer of the Declaration
of Independence
placed by
Descendants of the Signers of the
Declaration of Independence, Inc.

Bottom Plaque
John Morton
1724-1777
Signer
Declaration of Independence
Dedicated by
Delaware County Chapter DAR
1976

Erected by Delaware County Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR).

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, US Revolutionary. In addition, it is included in the Daughters of the American Revolution, and the Signers of the Declaration of Independence series lists. A significant historical year for this entry is 1724.

Location. 39° 50.82′ N, 75° 21.501′ W. Marker is in Chester, Pennsylvania, in Delaware County. Marker can be reached from 3rd Street near Ave. of the States. Marker is in Old Swedish Burial Ground. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Chester PA 19013, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Old Swedish Burial Ground (here, next to this marker); Christofer Columbus (within shouting distance of this marker); Historic Downtown Chester (about 400 feet away,

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measured in a direct line); Washington House (about 500 feet away); Chester Fire Department (about 500 feet away); Swedish Colonists (about 500 feet away); Colonial Courthouse (about 500 feet away); Viet Nam (about 500 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Chester.

Related marker. Click here for another marker that is related to this marker. Site of John Morton's home in Ridley Park, PA

Also see . . .
1. Biography of John Morton. (Submitted on December 28, 2008, by Bill Pfingsten of Bel Air, Maryland.)
2. John Morton at FindAGrave.com. (Submitted on July 19, 2011, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.)

John Morton Grave and Monument image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Beverly Pfingsten, December 27, 2008

2. John Morton Grave and Monument

Credits. This page was last revised on May 6, 2023. It was originally submitted on December 28, 2008, by Bill Pfingsten of Bel Air, Maryland. This page has been viewed 1,426 times since then and 29 times this year. Last updated on April 30, 2023, by Carolyn Sanders of Plano, Texas. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on December 28, 2008, by Bill Pfingsten of Bel Air, Maryland. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.