William Penn Annex West in Philadelphia in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Thomas Jefferson
1790 - 1793
stood the office of
Thomas Jefferson
First Secretary of State
of the
United States of America
In tribute to the wisdom and
patriotism of the author of the
Declaration of Independence
this tablet has been placed here
by the officers and directors of
Strawbridge & Clothier
Erected by Strawbridge & Clothier.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Government & Politics • Patriots & Patriotism • War, US Revolutionary. In addition, it is included in the Former U.S. Presidents: #03 Thomas Jefferson series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1790.
Location. 39° 57.081′ N, 75° 9.243′ W. Marker is in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, in Philadelphia County. It is in William Penn Annex West. It is on Market Street (County Road 2004) just west of North 8th Street, on the left when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 801 Market St, Philadelphia PA 19107, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Southeast Pennsylvania. It is also in the American Northeast and
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: W.C. Fields (1880 - 1946) (within shouting distance of this marker); 8th & Market (within shouting distance of this marker); Siegmund Lubin (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Robert Cornelius (about 300 feet away); 9th & Market (about 500 feet away); Robert Patterson (about 500 feet away); Declaration House (about 500 feet away); " it was intended to be an expression of the American mind " (about 600 feet 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 10, 2022, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 429 times since then and 21 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on February 10, 2022, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
