Fairmount Park in Philadelphia in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Father Matthew
The Apostle
of Temperence
Born Oct 10, 1790,
in Tipperary Co. Ireland.
Died Dec 8, 1856,
in Cork Co. Ireland.
Upon December 20th, 1849, the Senate accorded to him a similar privilege-an honor, which previous to that time had time had been conferred upon Lafayette only.
"That resolution is an homage to humanity, to philanthropy, to virtue."
Henry Clay.
"This illustrious benefactor of the human race and our own country."
Wm. H. Seward.
"He comes among us on a mission of benevolence-it is a noble mission and well is he fulfilling it."
Lewis Cass.
"He comes here upon a great mission, which commands the admiration and sympathy of all men"
Stephen A. Douglas.
"There is love, purity and fidelity inscribed upon the banner that he bears."
Sam. Houston.
Erected 1876 by Catholic Total Abstinence Union of America, in honor of the first centenary of American Independence.
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Location. 39° 58.94′ N, 75° 13.172′ W. Marker is in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, in Philadelphia County. It is in Fairmount Park. It is at the intersection of Avenue of the Republic and States Drive, in the median on Avenue of the Republic. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Philadelphia PA 19131, 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 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: Charles Carroll (a few steps from this marker); John Barry (a few steps from this marker); Rev. John Carroll (within shouting distance of this marker); Centennial and Concourse Lakes
Credits. This page was last revised on February 2, 2023. It was originally submitted on February 6, 2022, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 367 times since then and 26 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on February 6, 2022, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
