Society Hill in Philadelphia in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

The Home of Juan de Miralles

Photographed By J. J. Prats, May 14, 2010

1. The Home of Juan de Miralles Marker

Inscription. On this site stood the home, 1778–1780, of Juan de Miralles (1715–1780) the first Spanish diplomatic representative to the United States of America. He died April 28, 1780, while visiting General George Washington at his Morristown headquarters. The same home became the residence of his successor, Francisco Rondón, who lent it to General Washington for the winter of 1781–1782.

Through these officials Spanish military and financial assistance was channeled to the American Patriot.

Erected 1967 by Government of Spain, in tribute.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, US Revolutionary. In addition, it is included in the Former U.S. Presidents: #01 George Washington series list. A significant historical month for this entry is April 2004.

Location. 39° 56.75′ N, 75° 8.805′ W. Marker is in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, in Philadelphia County. It is in Society Hill. Marker is on South 3rd Street north of Spruce Street, on the left when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 242 South 3rd Street, 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. The Home of John Penn (here, next to this marker); Powel House (here, next to this marker); Philadelphia Society for the Preservation of Landmarks

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(here, next to this marker); The House of Samuel Powel (a few steps from this marker); Interred in this church yard are the mortal remains of General Thomas Proctor (within shouting distance of this marker); John Bankson Palmer (within shouting distance of this marker); “Common Sense” (within shouting distance of this marker); Old St. Joseph's National Shrine (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Philadelphia.

Also see . . . Spain and Cuba in the Independence of the United States. “The Spanish contribution to the independence of the United States had three main aspects: asylum given to American ships in peninsular and colonial ports, as well as payments made for needed repairs of the ships; the use of armed forces in attacking the English possessions in the Gulf of Mexico; and finally, throughout the whole duration of the Revolutionary War, numerous financial donations and loans for payments and supplies to the Continental Army.” (Submitted on June 21, 2015.)

Site of the Home of Juan de Miralles image. Click for full size.

Photographed By J. J. Prats, May 14, 2010

2. Site of the Home of Juan de Miralles

This brass tablet is between the windows above the John Penn tablet (which see).

Site of the Home of Juan de Miralles and of John Penn image. Click for full size.

Photographed By J. J. Prats, May 14, 2010

3. Site of the Home of Juan de Miralles and of John Penn

National Park Service, Thomas Stone National Historic Site, January 6, 2019

4. The Home of Juan de Miralles Marker

List of Visible Markers image. Click for full size.

National Park Service, Thomas Stone National Historic Site, January 6, 2019

5. List of Visible Markers

Credits. This page was last revised on February 2, 2023. It was originally submitted on May 23, 2010, by J. J. Prats of Powell, Ohio. This page has been viewed 2,321 times since then and 73 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on May 23, 2010, by J. J. Prats of Powell, Ohio. 4. submitted on August 11, 2019. 5. submitted on August 12, 2019.