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

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"We shall come to a civil war"

Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., March 22, 2017

1. "We shall come to a civil war" Marker Text

Inscription.
Abigail wrote to her sister in May of 1798 expressing her fears as the political debate heated up over President Adams' policies towards France. Over one thousand men marched in support of Adams on the street outside her window, while rumors spread that men opposed to President Adams and perhaps foreign agents meant to cause public havoc. The mayor placed a guard in front of the President's House and "light horse" troops patrolled to keep order.

Erected by National Park Service, U.S. Department of the Interior.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Government & Politics • Patriots & Patriotism • Settlements & Settlers • Women. In addition, it is included in the Former U.S. Presidents: #02 John Adams series list. A significant historical month for this entry is May 1798.

Location. Marker has been permanently removed. It was located near 39° 57.029′ N, 75° 9.001′ W. Marker was in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, in Philadelphia County. It was in William Penn Annex East. It was at the intersection of Market Street and South Independence Mall West (6th Street), on the right when

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traveling east on Market Street. Touch for map. Marker was at or near this postal address: 101 Market St, Philadelphia PA 19106, United States of America.

We have been informed that this marker is no longer there and will not be replaced. This page is an archival view of what was.

Regionally, this marker was in Southeast Pennsylvania. It was also in the American Northeast

and in the Mid-Atlantic.

Globally, it was in North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it found itself in what was once the Haudenosaunee (Iroquois) Confederacy,

New Netherland,

and one of the original Thirteen Colonies.

Other nearby markers. At least 6 other markers are within walking distance of this location: Selecting a President (here, next to this marker); Commander in Chief (here, next to this marker); William Howe (here, next to this marker); What is Executive Power? (here, next to this marker); Treaties and Appointments (here, next to this marker); The Executive Mansion (here, next to this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Philadelphia.

Other markers no longer nearby. "I am free now"

"We shall come to a civil war" Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., March 22, 2017

2. "We shall come to a civil war" Marker

(was here, next to this marker but has been permanently removed); "Burn this treaty to Hell!" (was here, next to this marker but has been replaced with another marker now near it); "An Act respecting fugitives from Justice" (was here, next to this marker but has been replaced with another marker now near it); Suppressing the Opposition (was here, next to this marker but has been replaced with another marker now near it); "I will fear no Evil" (was here, next to this marker but has been replaced with another marker now near it); The opener of the Way (was here, next to this marker but has been replaced with another marker now near it); The Keeper of the House (was here, next to this marker but has been replaced with another marker now near it); The House & the People Who Worked & Lived In It (was here, next to this marker but has been permanently removed); A Day of Reciprocity (was here, next to this marker but has been replaced with another marker now near it); The Executive Branch (was here, next to this marker but has been permanently removed).

More about this marker. The marker is highly reflective and difficult

Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., March 22, 2017

3. "We shall come to a civil war" Marker

Exhibit on the interior of the east wall of The President's House partial reconstruction (fourth marker from left)

to photograph straight on.

Also see . . .
1. The XYZ Affair and the Quasi-War with France, 1798-1800. (Submitted on March 24, 2017, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio.)
2. Alien and Sedition Acts (1798). (Submitted on March 24, 2017, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio.)
3. The United States and the French Revolution, 1789-1799. (Submitted on March 24, 2017, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio.)
4. John Adams - Key Events. (Submitted on March 24, 2017, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio.)

Credits. This page was last revised on July 26, 2026. It was originally submitted on March 24, 2017, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio. This page has been viewed 459 times since then and 78 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on March 24, 2017, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio.