William Penn Annex West in Philadelphia in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

Mother Jones

(1830-1930)

Photographed By Brandon Kantner, November 12, 2014

1. Mother Jones Marker

Inscription. Mary Harris Jones began the March of the Factory Children here, July 1903, to dramatize the need for child labor legislation. Born in Ireland, Jones was an organizer and inspiring presence in the U.S. coal, steel, and textile labor movements.

Erected 1994 by Pennsylvania Historical & Museum Commission.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Charity & Public Work • Labor Unions • Women. In addition, it is included in the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission series list. A significant historical month for this entry is July 1903.

Location. 39° 57.19′ N, 75° 9.779′ W. Marker is in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, in Philadelphia County. It is in William Penn Annex West. Marker is at the intersection of John F. Kennedy Boulevard and North Broad Street (Pennsylvania Route 611) on John F. Kennedy Boulevard. The marker is on the grounds of City Hall. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1400 Market St, Philadelphia PA 19107, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. John Christian Bullitt (a few steps from this marker); Major General John Fulton Reynolds (within shouting distance of this marker); Gloria Casarez (within shouting distance of this marker); Masonic Temple Philadelphia

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(within shouting distance of this marker); Philadelphia Fire Department Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Alexander Milne Calder (within shouting distance of this marker); The Bond (within shouting distance of this marker); Philadelphia City Hall Gates (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Philadelphia.

Also see . . . Mary Harris Jones - Wikipedia. (Submitted on March 27, 2015, by Bill Pfingsten of Bel Air, Maryland.)

Photographed By Don Morfe, March 23, 2015

2. Mother Jones Marker

Photographed By Don Morfe, May 17, 2015

3. Mother Jones Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on July 8, 2023. It was originally submitted on March 26, 2015, by Don Morfe of Baltimore, Maryland. This page has been viewed 614 times since then and 64 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on August 16, 2015, by Carolyn Martienssen of West Hazleton, Pennsylvania. 2. submitted on March 26, 2015, by Don Morfe of Baltimore, Maryland. 3. submitted on May 17, 2015, by Don Morfe of Baltimore, Maryland. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.