Graduate Hospital in Philadelphia in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

Mercy Hospital

Photographed By Don Morfe, March 23, 2015

1. Mercy Hospital Marker

Inscription. Founded in 1907 by African-Americans, this hospital provided training and employment to Black medical professionals. In 1919 it built a larger facility here, and in 1948 it merged to become Mercy-Douglas Hospital

Erected 1991 by Pennsylvania Historical & Museum Commission.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: African Americans • Charity & Public Work • Science & Medicine. In addition, it is included in the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1907.

Location. 39° 56.55′ N, 75° 10.243′ W. Marker is in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, in Philadelphia County. It is in Graduate Hospital. Marker is at the intersection of South 17th Street and Fitzwater Street on South 17th Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Philadelphia PA 19146, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Christian Street YMCA (about 700 feet away, measured in a direct line); Hotel Brotherhood USA (about 700 feet away); John C. Asbury (about 700 feet away); Jack and Jill of America Foundation (approx. 0.2 miles away); First African Baptist Church (approx. 0.2 miles away); Philadelphia Tribune

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(approx. 0.2 miles away); Citizens and Southern Bank (approx. 0.2 miles away); Marian Anderson (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Philadelphia.

Photographed By Don Morfe, March 23, 2015

2. Mercy Hospital Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on February 2, 2023. It was originally submitted on March 25, 2015, by Don Morfe of Baltimore, Maryland. This page has been viewed 454 times since then and 40 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on March 25, 2015, by Don Morfe of Baltimore, Maryland. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.