East Falls in Philadelphia in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

The Kelly Family

Photographed By Don Morfe, March 24, 2015

1. The Kelly Family Marker

Inscription. This famous family lived in the home built here by John B. Kelly. A successful businessman active in city politics. Jack was a 3-time Olympic gold medal winner in the 1920s for rowing. Son John Jr. ("Kell") won the Diamond Scull at the 1947 British Henley Regatta and a bronze medal at the 1956 Olympics. Both father and son were named to the US Rowing and Olympic Halls of Fame. Daughter Grace was an Academy Award winning actress and Princess of Monaco.

Erected 2012 by Pennsylvania Historical & Museum Commission.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Entertainment • Government & Politics • Sports. In addition, it is included in the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1947.

Location. 40° 1.066′ N, 75° 11.348′ W. Marker is in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, in Philadelphia County. It is in East Falls. Marker is at the intersection of Henry Avenue and West Coulter Street on Henry Avenue. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 3901 Henry Ave, Philadelphia PA 19129, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Philadelphia College of Textiles and Science (approx. ¼ mile away); The Main Continental Army (approx. 0.3 miles away); William Penn Charter School

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(approx. 0.4 miles away); Female Medical College of Pennsylvania (approx. 0.4 miles away); Ten Box Shelter (approx. 0.7 miles away); Battle of Germantown (approx. 0.7 miles away); Forbidden Drive (approx. 0.7 miles away); Falls Bridge (approx. ¾ mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Philadelphia.

Photographed By Don Morfe, March 24, 2015

2. The Kelly Family Marker

Photographed By Don Morfe, March 24, 2015

3. The Kelly Family Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on February 2, 2023. It was originally submitted on March 29, 2015, by Don Morfe of Baltimore, Maryland. This page has been viewed 489 times since then and 59 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on March 29, 2015, by Don Morfe of Baltimore, Maryland. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.