William Penn Annex East in Philadelphia in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
American Philosophical Society
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, July 25, 2017
1. American Philosophical Society Marker
American Philosophical Society
~ Founded by ~
Benjamin Franklin
- 1743 -
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Outgrowth of The Junto, 1727 : Reorganized 1769
The First Learned Society in
the British Plantations in America
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This Building was Erected 1786 - 1789
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Education • Fraternal or Sororal Organizations.
Location. 39° 56.921′ N, 75° 8.963′ W. Marker is in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, in Philadelphia County. It is in William Penn Annex East. It is on South 5th Street south of Chestnut Street, on the right when traveling south. Marker is located between Walnut Street and Chestnut Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: 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. Globally, it is in North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Haudenosaunee (Iroquois) Confederacy, New Netherland, and one of the original Thirteen Colonies.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Philosophical Hall (a few steps from this marker); a different marker also named American Philosophical Society (a few steps from this marker); The Signer (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named The Signer (within shouting distance of this marker); In This Building (within shouting distance
this page online
Another marker is no longer nearby. Peales Mastodon, 2017 (was a few steps from this marker but has been permanently removed).
More about this marker. An identical plaque hangs on the other side of the building as well.
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, July 25, 2017
2. American Philosophical Society Marker
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, July 25, 2017
3. American Philosophical Society Marker
The marker can be seen to the right of the door.
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, July 25, 2017
4. American Philosophical Society Hall
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, July 25, 2017
5. National Historic Landmark plaque for the hall
Credits. This page was last revised on February 2, 2023. It was originally submitted on July 26, 2017, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 446 times since then and 31 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on July 26, 2017, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.
