Chinatown in Philadelphia in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Whispering Bells
A Tribute to Crispus Attucks
Photographed by Craig Doda, July 4, 2018
1. Whispering Bells Marker
Who on March 5, 1770, was killed by British Troops in Boston while protesting conditions under the crown
These whispers of freedom grew into the crescendo of the Declaration of Independence and the first ringing of The Liberty Bell in Independence Hall
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: African Americans • Colonial Era • War, US Revolutionary. In addition, it is included in the Historic Bells series list. A significant historical date for this entry is March 5, 1770.
Location. 39° 57.183′ N, 75° 9.1′ W. Marker is in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, in Philadelphia County. It is in Chinatown. It is at the intersection of North 7th Street and Arch Street, on the right when traveling south on North 7th Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Philadelphia PA 19106, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Southeast Pennsylvania. 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
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Alain LeRoy Locke (a few steps from this marker); On this block in 1976 (within shouting distance of this marker); Benjamin Smith Barton (within shouting distance of this marker); First United States Mint (within shouting distance of this marker); The Barrymores (about 400 feet away); Homeopathic Medical College of Pennsylvania & Female Medical College of Pennsylvania (about 400 feet away); We the People (about 600 feet away); Pennsylvania Hall (about 700 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Philadelphia.
Another marker is no longer nearby. On this block in 1899 (was about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line but has been permanently removed).
Photographed by Craig Doda, July 4, 2018
2. Whispering Bells Marker
Photographed by Craig Doda, July 4, 2018
3. Whispering Bells Marker
Photographed by Craig Doda, July 4, 2018
4. Whispering Bells Marker
Photographed by Craig Doda, July 4, 2018
5. Whispering Bells Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on November 28, 2025. It was originally submitted on December 28, 2020, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. This page has been viewed 402 times since then and 23 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on December 28, 2020, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
