Philadelphia in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
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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 • Women. In addition, it is included in the Former U.S. Presidents: #01 George Washington series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1796.
Location. 39° 57.034′ N, 75° 9.009′ W. Marker is in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, in Philadelphia County. Marker can be reached from Market Street (County Road 2004) just east of South 6th Street, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: 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. Chef Hercules (here, next to this marker); Contagion and Liberty (a few steps from this marker); Enslaved Africans in the Household of George and Martha Washington
Credits. This page was last revised on March 15, 2020. It was originally submitted on March 15, 2020, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 105 times since then and 5 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on March 15, 2020, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.