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

Franklin Square

HistoricTownsOfAmerica.com - Guy Saladino, September 13, 2020

1. Franklin Square Marker

Franklin Square Marker is located next to The Franklin Square Fountain (est. in 1838) which is the oldest fountain in America.

Inscription.
One of Philadelphia's original squares planned for by William Penn
1682

Placed on the
National Register
of Historic Places

Heritage Conservation and Recreation Service
United States Department Of The Interior
On the occasion of the Tricentennial of the City of Philadelphia 1982

William J. Green, Mayor

Property of the Commissioners of Fairmount Park

Erected by Heritage Conservation and Recreation Service United States Department Of The Interior.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Parks & Recreational Areas • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1682.

Location. 39° 57.328′ N, 75° 9.02′ W. Marker is in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, in Philadelphia County. It is in William Penn Annex East. It can be reached from North 6th Street. Located next to The Franklin Square Fountain (est. in 1838) which is America's oldest fountain. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 58 N 6th St, Philadelphia PA 19106, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Southeast Pennsylvania.

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It is also in the American Northeast

and in the Mid-Atlantic.

Globally, it is in North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Haudenosaunee (Iroquois) Confederacy,

New Netherland,

and one of the original Thirteen Colonies.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: History of the Fountain (a few steps from this marker); Historic Burial Grounds (a few steps from this marker); History of Franklin Square (within shouting distance of this marker); Chinatown / Tai Chi (within shouting distance of this marker); History of Carousel Making in Philadelphia (within shouting distance of this marker); History of the German Reformed Church Burial Ground (within shouting distance of this marker); Black Powder Magazine (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Franklin Square (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Philadelphia.

Also see . . . Home to the oldest fountain in America. The Franklin Square Fountain (est.

Photographed by Devry Becker Jones (CC0), February 26, 2022

2. Franklin Square Marker

in 1838) is located in Philadelphia, PA. It was established a year following Philadelphia City Council's resolution calling for a fountain of “grand dimensions.” It is the oldest refurbished and functioning public water fountain in the United States, and is the longest-surviving fountain in William Penn’s original five squares. In 2006, Historic Philadelphia, Inc. restored the fountain for the first time in 30 years, renovating the vintage marble and surrounding wrought iron fence. To this day, the historic fountain is a highlight of the Franklin Square experience alongside the modern attractions, special events, and public green space. The fountain has been the centerpiece of the public park for 180 years. While the city and surrounding neighborhoods have changed and developed, the signature fountain hearkens back to the 19th century and remains a favorite gathering place in Philadelphia. The official address is 200 North 6th St, Philadelphia, PA 19106 (Submitted on December 17, 2020, by HistoricTownsOfAmerica.com - Guy Saladino of Long Beach, New York.)

Additional keywords. The oldest water fountain in America.

Franklin Square Fountain Marker image. Click for full size.

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3. Franklin Square Fountain Marker

Oldest fountain in America. Located in Franklin Square, Philadelphia, PA 19106

Credits. This page was last revised on February 2, 2023. It was originally submitted on December 17, 2020, by HistoricTownsOfAmerica.com - Guy Saladino of Long Beach, New York. This page has been viewed 355 times since then and 15 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on December 17, 2020, by HistoricTownsOfAmerica.com - Guy Saladino of Long Beach, New York. 2. submitted on March 3, 2022, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. 3. submitted on December 17, 2020, by HistoricTownsOfAmerica.com - Guy Saladino of Long Beach, New York. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.