William Penn Annex East in Philadelphia in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

Philadelphia Female Anti-Slavery Society

Photographed By Beverly Pfingsten, July 5, 2008

1. Philadelphia Female Anti-Slavery Society Marker

Inscription. Organized in 1833 by Quaker abolitionist Lucretia Mott, this society, headquartered here, originally consisted of sixty women who sought to end slavery. After the Civil War, the society supported the cause of the freed slaves.

Erected 1991 by Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Abolition & Underground RR • Charity & Public Work • Churches & Religion • Civil Rights • Women. In addition, it is included in the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission, and the Quakerism series lists. A significant historical year for this entry is 1833.

Location. 39° 57.171′ N, 75° 8.9′ W. Marker is in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, in Philadelphia County. It is in William Penn Annex East. Marker is at the intersection of North 5th Street and Arch Street, on the right when traveling north on North 5th Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 105 N 5th 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. The Four United States Mint Facilities of Philadelphia (within shouting distance of this marker); Points of Interest in Philadelphia: 1792 (within shouting distance of this marker); Christ Church Burial Ground

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(within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Christ Church Burial Ground (within shouting distance of this marker); Chronology of Benjamin Franklin (within shouting distance of this marker); The Last Resting Place of Benjamin Franklin (within shouting distance of this marker); Benjamin Franklin (within shouting distance of this marker); Sarah Franklin Bache (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Philadelphia.

Also see . . .
1. Philadelphia Female Anti-Slavery Society - Behind the Marker. ExplorePAHistory.com (Submitted on July 21, 2011, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.)

2. Lucretia Mott at FindAGrave.com. (Submitted on July 21, 2011, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.)

Photographed By Beverly Pfingsten, July 5, 2008

2. U. S. Mint

Marker is near the entrance to the U.S. Mint that now occupies the location of the society.

Credits. This page was last revised on February 2, 2023. It was originally submitted on July 19, 2008, by Bill Pfingsten of Bel Air, Maryland. This page has been viewed 2,038 times since then and 50 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 19, 2008, by Bill Pfingsten of Bel Air, Maryland.