Fairmount Park in Philadelphia in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
John Barry
First Commodore
of the
United States Navy
Born in 1745,
in Wexford Co. Ireland.
Died Sept 13, 1803,
at Philadelphia.
During the Revolutionary War he distinguished himself greatly. He filled the various commands entrusted to him with skill and gallantry. When unable to fight on the ocean, he obtained command of a company of volunteers and fought against the enemy on land. Among his exploits, was the capture upon May 29, 1781 of two English vessels, the Atalanta and Trepasa, after a hotly contested action with his own ship the Alliance.
In January 1776 he commanded the Brig Lexington, the first regular cruiser that got to sea under the authority of the Continental Congress, and the vessel that first carried the American flag upon the ocean.
Erected 1876 by Catholic Total Abstinence Union of America, dedicated to American liberty and republican institutions.
Topics. This memorial is listed in these topic lists: War, US Revolutionary • Waterways & Vessels. A significant historical month for this entry is January 1776.
Location. 39° 58.95′ N, 75° 13.174′ W. Marker is in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, in Philadelphia County. It is in Fairmount Park. Memorial is at the intersection
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Rev. John Carroll (a few steps from this marker); Father Matthew (a few steps from this marker); Charles Carroll (within shouting distance of this marker); Ohio House (approx. ¼ mile away); Centennial and Concourse Lakes (approx. ¼ mile away); a different marker also named Centennial and Concourse Lakes (approx. ¼ mile away); Soldiers and Sailors Memorial (approx. 0.3 miles away); Sundial (approx. 0.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Philadelphia.
Credits. This page was last revised on February 2, 2023. It was originally submitted on February 7, 2022, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 85 times since then and 13 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on February 7, 2022, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
