Society Hill in Philadelphia in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Barry
Photographed By Beverly Pfingsten, July 5, 2008
1. Barry Tablet
John Barry
Father of the American Navy
Born in Co. Wexford Ireland
March 25, 1745
First captain of the first ship owned by the Continental Congress. Continuous in his service during the entire period of the Revolution. Supreme Commander of the entire naval force of the colonies in the War for Independence. Appointed by President Washington to the highest rank and first in command of the Navy of the United States.
He died in Philadelphia September 3, 1803 and is buried in the adjoining churchyard.
This tablet is erected by the Wexford "98" Association of Philadelphia as a gratefull tribute to the memory of their illustrious countryman.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Cemeteries & Burial Sites • Colonial Era • Patriots & Patriotism • War, US Revolutionary • Waterways & Vessels. In addition, it is included in the Former U.S. Presidents: #01 George Washington series list. A significant historical date for this entry is March 25, 1745.
Location. 39° 56.74′ N, 75° 8.904′ W. Marker is in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, in Philadelphia County. It is in Society Hill. Marker is at the intersection of 4th
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Old St. Mary’s Roman Catholic Church (here, next to this marker); Old St. Mary Cemetery (a few steps from this marker); Old St. Mary's (a few steps from this marker); Manuel Torres (a few steps from this marker); “The Place You Tread is Holy Ground-” (a few steps from this marker); Honor the Immortal Dead (a few steps from this marker); Harriet Cany Peale (within shouting distance of this marker); James Campbell (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 markers at St. Mary's church and cemetery.
Also see . . . John Barry, Naval History and Heritage Command. (Submitted on August 8, 2019.)
National Park Service, Thomas Stone National Historic Site, January 5, 2019
2. Barry Marker & The Place You Tread is Holy Ground Marker
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3. John Barry
by V. Zveg 1972 after Gilbert Stuart 1801.
Internet Archive
4. Tomb of Commodore Barry,
St. Mary's Graveyard Philadelphia
St. Mary's Graveyard Philadelphia
from The Story of Commodore John Barry, "Father of the American Navy" by Martin Ignatius Joseph Griffin, 1908.
National Park Service, Thomas Stone National Historic Site, January 5, 2019
5. Markers at Old St. Mary’s Church
Credits. This page was last revised on February 2, 2023. It was originally submitted on July 13, 2008, by Bill Pfingsten of Bel Air, Maryland. This page has been viewed 1,288 times since then and 18 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on July 13, 2008, by Bill Pfingsten of Bel Air, Maryland. 2. submitted on August 8, 2019. 3, 4. submitted on August 22, 2019, by Allen C. Browne of Silver Spring, Maryland. 5. submitted on August 8, 2019.
