Washington Square West in Philadelphia in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

In Memory of the Many American Soldiers

Photographed By Beverly Pfingsten, July 5, 2008

1. In Memory of the Many American Soldiers Marker

Inscription. who, during the War for Independence, died prisoners of war in the jails of Philadelphia, and were buried in this ground during the years 1777 and 1778.

Erected 1900 by Quaker City Chapter, Daughters of the American Revolution.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Cemeteries & Burial Sites • Heroes • Military • Notable Places • Patriots & Patriotism • War, US Revolutionary. In addition, it is included in the Daughters of the American Revolution series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1777.

Location. 39° 56.849′ N, 75° 9.087′ W. Marker is in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, in Philadelphia County. It is in Washington Square West. Marker can be reached from the intersection of Walnut Street and Spruce Street. Marker is near the northeast corner of the park. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 620 Walnut St, 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. Bicentennial Moon Tree (a few steps from this marker); Penn's Plan (a few steps from this marker); Tom Foglietta (a few steps from this marker); Washington Square (a few steps from this marker); Welcome to Washington Square

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(within shouting distance of this marker); The Capital City (within shouting distance of this marker); A Fashionable Promenade (within shouting distance of this marker); Sorrow and Joy (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Philadelphia.

Related markers. Click here for a list of markers that are related to this marker. Other Washington Square markers.

Full view of monument. image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Beverly Pfingsten, July 5, 2008

2. Full view of monument.

Credits. This page was last revised on February 2, 2023. It was originally submitted on July 9, 2008, by Bill Pfingsten of Bel Air, Maryland. This page has been viewed 1,002 times since then and 13 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 9, 2008, by Bill Pfingsten of Bel Air, Maryland.