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

Chef Hercules

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

1. Chef Hercules Marker

Inscription. Skilled, strong, and determined, Washington's cook, Hercules prepared exceptional meals for the President's House, while also preparing for his eventual escape to freedom.

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

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Abolition & Underground RR • African Americans. In addition, it is included in the Former U.S. Presidents: #01 George Washington series list.

Location. 39° 57.029′ N, 75° 9.01′ W. Marker is in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, in Philadelphia County. It is in William Penn Annex East. Marker can be reached from Market Street (County Road 2004) near South 6th Street, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 101 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. Contagion and Liberty (here, next to this marker); Enslaved Africans in the Household of George and Martha Washington (here, next to this marker); The President's House Site 1790-1800 (here, next to this marker); Archeology Methods and Interpretation (here, next to this marker); The President's House - Washington and Adams

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(here, next to this marker); Mount Vernon to Philadelphia (here, next to this marker); Strengthening Ties with the United States (here, next to this marker); Oney Escapes! (here, next to this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Philadelphia.

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

2. Chef Hercules Marker

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 121 times since then and 8 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on March 15, 2020, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.