Chinatown in Philadelphia in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
First United States Mint
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1. First United States Mint Marker
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The first United States Mint
First public building authorized by the United States Government
This plaque dedicated for the Bicentennial of the U.S. Mint
1792-1992
First Mint: 1792-1833 7th Street between Market & Arch
Second Mint: 1833-1901: Juniper & Chestnut Sts.
Third Mint: 1901-1969: 16th & Spring Garden Sts.
Fourth Mint: 1969- : 5th & Arch Sts.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings.
Location. 39° 57.21′ N, 75° 9.108′ W. Marker is in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, in Philadelphia County. It is in Chinatown. Marker is on 39 North 7th Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Philadelphia PA 19106, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Alain LeRoy Locke (within shouting distance of this marker); Whispering Bells (within shouting distance of this marker); Benjamin Smith Barton (within shouting distance of this marker); On this block in 1976 (within shouting distance of this marker); On this block in 1899 (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Homeopathic Medical College of Pennsylvania & Female Medical College of Pennsylvania
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Also see . . . History of the U.S. Mint. Mint website entry (Submitted on November 14, 2009, by Bill Pfingsten of Bel Air, Maryland.)
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2. First United States Mint Marker
Plaque is on the retaining wall near the pedestrian entrance.
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3. First United States Mint Detail
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4. Second United States Mint Detail
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5. Third United States Mint Detail
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6. Fourth United States Mint Detail
Credits. This page was last revised on February 2, 2023. It was originally submitted on November 12, 2009, by Ronald Claiborne of College Station, Texas. This page has been viewed 942 times since then and 42 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. submitted on November 12, 2009, by Ronald Claiborne of College Station, Texas. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
