Rittenhouse Square in Philadelphia in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

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Benjamin Rush Medicinal Plant Garden

Signs generously provided by the Groff Family Memorial Trust

Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), March 7, 2020

1. Benjamin Rush Medicinal Plant Garden Marker

Inscription.
The Benjamin Rush Medicinal Plant Garden is named in honor of Benjamin Rush (1746-1813), a signer of the Declaration of Independence and one of the founders of The College of Physicians of Philadelphia. At the time of the founding of the College in 1787 Dr. Rush proposed to maintain "… a garden of simples [herbs] to physick the citizens of Philadelphia."

The garden was established in 1937 and contains more than sixty varieties of medicinal herbs.

Erected by The College of Physicians of Philadelphia.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Horticulture & Forestry • Science & Medicine. In addition, it is included in the Signers of the Declaration of Independence series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1787.

Location. This marker has been replaced by another marker nearby. It was located near 39° 57.188′ N, 75° 10.606′ W. Marker was in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, in Philadelphia County. It was in Rittenhouse Square. Marker was on South 22nd Street just north of Ranstead Street, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker was at or near this postal address: 22 South 22nd Street, Philadelphia PA 19103, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this location

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. A different marker also named Benjamin Rush Medicinal Plant Garden (here, next to this marker); Ginger (here, next to this marker); Plant As Medicine (a few steps from this marker); a different marker also named Benjamin Rush Medicinal Plant Garden (a few steps from this marker); The College of Physicians of Philadelphia Building (a few steps from this marker); a different marker also named Benjamin Rush Medicinal Plant Garden (within shouting distance of this marker); First Unitarian Church of Philadelphia (within shouting distance of this marker); June 5th Memorial (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Philadelphia.

Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), March 7, 2020

2. Benjamin Rush Medicinal Plant Garden Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on February 2, 2024. It was originally submitted on March 8, 2020, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 123 times since then and 5 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on March 8, 2020, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.