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

Historic Site in Journalism

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

1. Historic Site in Journalism Marker

Inscription. On this site Godey's Lady's Book was brought into national prominence by Sarah Josepha Hale, its editor from 1837 - 1877. Mrs. Hale built the publication into the first great women's magazine with a mass circulation. Its peak circulation of more than 150,000 was a tribute to Mrs. Hale's writing and editing.

Erected 1973 by Sigma Delta Chi Professional Journalistic Society.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Communications • Industry & Commerce • Women. In addition, it is included in the Historic Sites in Journalism series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1837.

Location. 39° 56.959′ N, 75° 8.804′ W. Marker is in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, in Philadelphia County. It is in Old City. Marker can be reached from Chestnut Street (County Road 3008) 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 (here, next to this marker); The History of Franklin Court (here, next to this marker); Franklin Privy Pit (a few steps from this marker); Remnant of Brick Flooring (a few steps from this marker); Fragment of Stone Foundation Wall

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(within shouting distance of this marker); In 1812 (within shouting distance of this marker); Where is Benjamin Franklin's House? (within shouting distance of this marker); Franklin's Neighborhood (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. Historic Site in Journalism 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 84 times since then and 5 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on March 2, 2022, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.