Old City in Philadelphia in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Mathew Carey
(1760-1839)
Erected 2014 by Pennsylvania Historical & Museum Commission.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Arts, Letters, Music • Government & Politics • Industry & Commerce. In addition, it is included in the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1784.
Location. 39° 57.019′ N, 75° 8.786′ W. Marker is in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, in Philadelphia County. It is in Old City. Marker is on Market Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 324 Market Street, Philadelphia PA 19106, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Franklin Court & Museum / Franklin Court Market Street Houses (a few steps from this marker); Franklin Court (a few steps from this marker); Franklin's Market Street Houses (a few steps from this marker); a different marker also named Franklin Court & Museum / Franklin Court Market Street Houses (within shouting distance of this marker); 1723 / 1752 / 1765 / 1790 / 1806 (within shouting distance of this marker); Academy of Natural Sciences (within shouting distance of this marker); 4th & Market (within shouting distance of this marker); Franklin's Neighborhood (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Philadelphia.
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