The opener of the Way
In 1793, Cap Franηais, the capital of St. Domingue (Haiti), nearly burned to the ground during a massive uprising of the enslaved. White and Creole plantation owners, with enslaved people in tow, fled to Philadelphia and other American port cities. As a result, the population of Philadelphians of African descent increased by about one-third.
Erected by National Park Service.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Abolition & Underground RR • African Americans • Civil Rights • Government & Politics. A significant historical year for this entry is 1793.
Location. 39° 57.03′ N, 75° 9′ W. Marker is in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, in Philadelphia County. It is in William Penn Annex East. It is at the intersection of Market Street and South Independence Mall West (6th Street), on the left when traveling west on Market Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 101 Market St, Philadelphia PA 19106, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Southeast Pennsylvania. It is also in the American Northeast and in the Mid-Atlantic.
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: A Day of Reciprocity (here, next to this marker); "Burn this treaty to Hell!" (here, next to this marker); "We shall come to a civil war" (here, next to this marker); Refuge in the country (here, next to this marker); "An Act respecting fugitives from Justice" (here, next to this marker); Suppressing the Opposition (here, next to this marker); "I will fear no Evil" (here, next to this marker); The Keeper of the House (here, next to this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Philadelphia.
Other markers no longer nearby. The Executive Branch (was here, next to this marker but has been permanently removed); "I am free now" (was here, next to this marker but has been permanently removed).
More about this marker. The marker is highly reflective and difficult to photograph
Also see . . .
1. Upheavals in France and Saint-Domingue, 1792-1796. (Submitted on March 26, 2017, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio.)
2. The Slave Rebellion of 1791. (Submitted on March 26, 2017, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio.)
3. St. Domingue - The Rebellion. (Submitted on March 26, 2017, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio.)
4. Haitian Revolution. (Submitted on March 26, 2017, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio.)
Credits. This page was last revised on February 2, 2023. It was originally submitted on March 26, 2017, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio. This page has been viewed 350 times since then and 51 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on March 26, 2017, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio.
