Fitler Square in Philadelphia in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

First Troop Philadelphia City Cavalry

Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), February 5, 2022

1. First Troop Philadelphia City Cavalry Marker

Inscription. Founded 1774 as a militia named the Phila. Light Horse, the Troop has served in every major U.S. conflict since then. They were scouts for General Washington and crossed the Delaware with him on Christmas 1776. Notable members have included Philadelphia mayors, ambassadors, Secretary of Defense Thomas Gates Jr., and Apollo Charles "Pete" Conrad. Now a unit of the Pa. Army National Guard, this armory has been the Troop's home since 1900.

Erected 2021 by Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Military • War, US Revolutionary. In addition, it is included in the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1774.

Location. 39° 57.197′ N, 75° 10.686′ W. Marker is in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, in Philadelphia County. It is in Fitler Square. Marker is at the intersection of South 23rd Street and Ranstead Street, on the right when traveling south on South 23rd Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 22 S 23rd St, Philadelphia PA 19103, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Benjamin Rush Medicinal Plant Garden (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Ginger (about 400 feet away); The College of Physicians of Philadelphia Building

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(about 400 feet away); Plant As Medicine (about 400 feet away); a different marker also named Benjamin Rush Medicinal Plant Garden (about 400 feet away); a different marker also named Benjamin Rush Medicinal Plant Garden (about 500 feet away); June 5th Memorial (about 500 feet away); First Unitarian Church of Philadelphia (about 600 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Philadelphia.

Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), February 5, 2022

2. First Troop Philadelphia City Cavalry Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on February 2, 2024. It was originally submitted on February 9, 2022, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 191 times since then and 37 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on February 9, 2022, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.