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

James Forten, 1776 - 1842 / Ki-onTwog-Ky or Cornplanter, 1732/40 - 1836

Independence National Historical Park

— National Park Service, U.S. Department of the Interior —

James Forten, 1776 - 1842 / Ki-onTwog-Ky or Cornplanter, 1732/40 - 1836 Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), March 14, 2020

1. James Forten, 1776 - 1842 / Ki-onTwog-Ky or Cornplanter, 1732/40 - 1836 Marker

Inscription.
James Forten, 1776-1842
Revolutionary war veteran, sail maker, business owner and a leader of Philadelphia's free black community.
Historical Society of Pennsylvania, Gardiner Collection

Ki-onTwog-Ky or Cornplanter, 1732/40-1836
A leader who visited Philadelphia in 1797 to negotiate with the federal government on behalf of his Seneca nation
By F. Bartoli, 1796

New York Historical Society

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

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: African Americans • Industry & Commerce • Native Americans • Peace • War, US Revolutionary • Waterways & Vessels. A significant historical year for this entry is 1797.

Location. 39° 56.992′ N, 75° 9.007′ W. Marker is in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, in Philadelphia County. It is in William Penn Annex East. Marker can be reached from South 6th Street (County Road 2005) just south of Market Street (County Road 2004), on the left when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 501 Market 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. Notable Visitors to the Liberty Bell (a few steps from this marker); Notable Liberty Medal Ceremonies

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(within shouting distance of this marker); Welcome to the Liberty Bell. (within shouting distance of this marker); Preserving America's Treasures (within shouting distance of this marker); Life Under Slavery (within shouting distance of this marker); "Freedom might be too great a temptation" (within shouting distance of this marker); Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); "…is hereby empowered to sieze such Fugitives" (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Philadelphia.

Additional sign nearby image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), March 14, 2020

2. Additional sign nearby

Paintings of Martha and George Washington as well as Abigail and John Adams.

Credits. This page was last revised on February 2, 2023. It was originally submitted on March 15, 2020, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 133 times since then and 7 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on March 15, 2020, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.