Logan Square in Philadelphia in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

General Tadeusz Kościuszko

Hero of Poland and the United States of America

Photographed By Keith S Smith, December 18, 2011

1. General Tadeusz Kościuszko Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

From the people of Poland to the people of the United States. Commemorating 200 years of American Independence.

[Polish:]
Dar narodo Polskiego dla Narodu Amerykanskiego upamietniajacy 200-lecie Niepodleglosci Ameryki

Erected by Marian Konieczny, sculptor; City of Philadelphia; Nation of Poland; United States of America.

Topics. This memorial is listed in these topic lists: Patriots & Patriotism • War, US Revolutionary • Wars, Non-US.

Location. 39° 57.407′ N, 75° 10.159′ W. Marker is in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, in Philadelphia County. It is in Logan Square. Memorial is at the intersection of Race Street/Ben Franklin Parkway and North 18th Street, on the right when traveling east on Race Street/Ben Franklin Parkway. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1 Logan Square, Philadelphia PA 19103, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. A different marker also named General Tadeusz Kościuszko (here, next to this marker); Parkway Museums District (here,

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next to this marker); Kopernik (within shouting distance of this marker); Jesus Breaking Bread (within shouting distance of this marker); AMOR (within shouting distance of this marker); World Meeting of Families (within shouting distance of this marker); Sister Cities Park (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Cathedral of Saints Peter and Paul (about 300 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Philadelphia.

Related markers. Click here for a list of markers that are related to this marker.

Also see . . . Tadeusz Kościuszko - Wikipedia. (Submitted on December 19, 2011, by Keith S Smith of West Chester, Pennsylvania.)

Additional commentary.
1. He fought with George Washington
In 1776 Kosciuszko entered the army of the United States as a volunteer, and brilliantly distinguished himself, especially during the operations about New York and at Yorktown. George Washington promoted Kosciuszko to the rank of a colonel of artillery and made him his adjutant. His humanity and charm of manner

General Tadeusz Kościuszko Statue & Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Keith S Smith, December 18, 2011

2. General Tadeusz Kościuszko Statue & Marker

made him moreover one the most popular of the American officers. In 1783 Kosciuszko was rewarded for his services and his devotion to the cause of American independence with the thanks of Congress, the privilege of American citizenship, a considerable annual pension with landed estates, and the rank of brigadier-general, which he retained in the Polish service.

— Submitted December 19, 2011, by Keith S Smith of West Chester, Pennsylvania.

General Tadeusz Kościuszko Statue image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Keith S Smith, December 18, 2011

3. General Tadeusz Kościuszko Statue

Credits. This page was last revised on February 2, 2023. It was originally submitted on December 19, 2011, by Keith S Smith of West Chester, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 654 times since then and 13 times this year. Last updated on September 3, 2013, by Keith S Smith of West Chester, Pennsylvania. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on December 19, 2011, by Keith S Smith of West Chester, Pennsylvania. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.