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

Civilian Public Service

Photographed By Don Morfe, May 17, 2015

1. Civilian Public Service Marker

Inscription. During World War II, some 12,000 men who were classified as conscientious objectors to war -- about fifteen percent of them from Pennsylvania -- served in non-military occupations across the United States. Under the leadership of Mennonite, Quaker, and Church of the Brethren agencies, they were engaged in mental health care and medical experiments, in forestry and on dairy farms, and in other important civic projects.

Erected 1996.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Charity & Public Work • Churches & Religion • War, World II. In addition, it is included in the Quakerism series list.

Location. 39° 57.338′ N, 75° 9.908′ W. Marker is in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, in Philadelphia County. It is in Logan Square. Marker is on Cherry Street. The marker is located on the grounds of the Friends Center. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1501 Cherry Street, Philadelphia PA 19102, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Mary Dyer (a few steps from this marker); Green Building at Friends Center (within shouting distance of this marker); Quakers at Friends Center (within shouting distance of this marker); American Friends Service Committee

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(within shouting distance of this marker); Green Spaces, Fresh Air (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); The Parkway / Paul Philippe Cret (about 500 feet away); Making The City Beautiful / Parkway Museums District (about 500 feet away); Monument to Six Million Jewish Martyrs (about 600 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Philadelphia.

Photographed By Don Morfe, March 23, 2015

2. Civilian Public Service Marker

Friends Center Building image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Don Morfe, March 23, 2015

3. Friends Center Building

Credits. This page was last revised on February 2, 2023. It was originally submitted on March 26, 2015, by Don Morfe of Baltimore, Maryland. This page has been viewed 384 times since then and 13 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on May 17, 2015, by Don Morfe of Baltimore, Maryland. 2, 3. submitted on March 26, 2015, by Don Morfe of Baltimore, Maryland. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.