Old City in Philadelphia in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

First Bank of the United States

Photographed By Jason Voigt, May 21, 2019

1. First Bank of the United States Marker

Inscription. Secretary of the Treasury Alexander Hamilton was the force behind creation of the First Bank of the U.S. The Bank paid off the Revolutionary War debt and guided the new United States through unstable financial times. This impressive Federal style building was built in 1795. The interior was later remodeled by the Girard Bank to include a spectacular glass dome.

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

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Industry & Commerce • War, US Revolutionary. A significant historical year for this entry is 1795.

Location. 39° 56.892′ N, 75° 8.771′ W. Marker is in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, in Philadelphia County. It is in Old City. Marker is on South 3rd Street south of Chestnut Street, on the left when traveling north. Marker is in front of the First Bank of the United States. It is across from the Museum of the American Revolution. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 121 S 3rd 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. Auditor’s Office Site (a few steps from this marker); Secretary of the Treasury’s Office Site (a few steps from this marker); The Declaration of Independence (within shouting distance of this marker);

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The Arsenal of Independence (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Declaration of Independence (within shouting distance of this marker); Washington Crossing the Delaware (within shouting distance of this marker); Mechanics' Union of Trade Associations (within shouting distance of this marker); Historic Dock Creek (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Philadelphia.

Also see . . .
1. First Bank of the United States on Wikipedia. (Submitted on March 3, 2020, by Jason Voigt of Glen Carbon, Illinois.)
2. First Bank of the United States (National Park Service website). (Submitted on March 3, 2020, by Jason Voigt of Glen Carbon, Illinois.)

Photographed By Jason Voigt, May 21, 2019

2. First Bank of the United States Marker

Nearby banner about the preservation of the First Bank of the United States image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), April 19, 2024

3. Nearby banner about the preservation of the First Bank of the United States

Credits. This page was last revised on April 20, 2024. It was originally submitted on March 3, 2020, by Jason Voigt of Glen Carbon, Illinois. This page has been viewed 228 times since then and 30 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on March 3, 2020, by Jason Voigt of Glen Carbon, Illinois. 3. submitted on April 20, 2024, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. • Michael Herrick was the editor who published this page.