Washington Square West in Philadelphia in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Pennsylvania Hospital
Erected 1954 by Pennsylvania Historical & Museum Commission.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Charity & Public Work • Colonial Era • Science & Medicine. In addition, it is included in the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1751.
Location. 39° 56.662′ N, 75° 9.349′ W. Marker is in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, in Philadelphia County. It is in Washington Square West. Marker is on Pine Street. between 8th & 9th Streets. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: 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. A different marker also named Pennsylvania Hospital (a few steps from this marker); William Penn (within shouting distance of this marker); On This Site (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named On This Site (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named On This Site (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named On This Site (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named On This Site (within shouting distance of this marker); Pennsylvania Hospital Healthcare Heroes Garden (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Philadelphia.
Credits. This page was last revised on February 2, 2023. It was originally submitted on May 5, 2015, by Don Morfe of Baltimore, Maryland. This page has been viewed 512 times since then and 29 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on May 5, 2015, by Don Morfe of Baltimore, Maryland. 2. submitted on August 16, 2015, by Carolyn Martienssen of West Hazleton, Pennsylvania. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.