Washington Square West in Philadelphia in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
William Whipper
(1804?-1876)
A founder, American Moral Reform Society, he edited its journal, 1838-39. Active in the Underground Railroad, he aided hundreds of slaves passing through Columbia, Pa., 1847-60. Conducted lumber business in Columbia and this city. Later lived here.
Erected 1992 by Pennsylvania Historical & Museum Commission.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Abolition & Underground RR • African Americans • Communications • Industry & Commerce. In addition, it is included in the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission series list.
Location. 39° 56.62′ N, 75° 9.442′ W. Marker is in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, in Philadelphia County. It is in Washington Square West. Marker is on Lombard Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 919 Lombard Street, Philadelphia PA 19147, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Henry George (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); On This Site (about 500 feet away); Pennsylvania Hospital (about 500 feet away); Elizabeth Taylor Greenfield (about 500 feet away); a different marker also named Pennsylvania Hospital (about 500 feet away); Robert Mara Adger (about 500 feet away); Charles T. Mitchell, Jr. Park (about 500 feet away); William Penn (about 600 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Philadelphia.
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