Old City in Philadelphia in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

Franklin Court & Museum

Independence National Historical Park

— National Park Service —

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Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), February 26, 2022

1. Franklin Court & Museum Marker

Inscription.
Benjamin Franklin's elegant three story home once occupied this courtyard from 1765 to 1812. Today, two steel framed "ghost houses" outline the site of Franklin's home and his grandson's printing office. Viewing scopes let you see the surviving 18th century foundations.

Below the courtyard is the Benjamin Franklin Museum, dedicated to Franklin's incredible life and legacy. The museum store offers merchandise related to Franklin and early Philadelphia. The Franklin Court Market Street Houses feature a working printing shop, archeology exhibit, and modern post office.

Erected by National Park Service, U.S. Department of the Interior.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Communications • Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 1765.

Location. 39° 56.929′ N, 75° 8.806′ W. Marker is in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, in Philadelphia County. It is in Old City. Marker is on Chestnut Street (County Road 3008) just east of South 4th Street, on the left when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 321 Chestnut St, Philadelphia PA 19106, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Franklin Court Market Street Houses (here, next to this marker); Benjamin Franklin (here,

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next to this marker); Carpenters' Hall (within shouting distance of this marker); Anthony Benezet (within shouting distance of this marker); Fawcitt House Site (within shouting distance of this marker); New Hall (within shouting distance of this marker); Franklin Court (within shouting distance of this marker); The History of Franklin Court (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Philadelphia.

Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), February 26, 2022

2. Franklin Court & Museum Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on February 2, 2023. It was originally submitted on March 2, 2022, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 79 times since then and 11 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on March 2, 2022, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.