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

Elizabeth Drinker

(1735 - 1807)

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

1. Elizabeth Drinker Marker

Inscription. A prominent Philadelphia Quaker whose diaries (1758-1807) offer a substantial historical account of events and everyday life of the era. In her home, east of here, she chronicled the 1777 British invasion of Philadelphia and other events related to America's founding.

Erected 2019 by Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Arts, Letters, Music • War, US Revolutionary • Women. In addition, it is included in the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission, and the Quakerism series lists. A significant historical year for this entry is 1777.

Location. 39° 57.201′ N, 75° 8.577′ W. Marker is in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, in Philadelphia County. It is in Old City. Marker is at the intersection of North 2nd Street and Quarry Street, on the right when traveling north on North 2nd Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 147 N 2nd 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. 139 Elfreth's Alley (within shouting distance of this marker); Elfreth's Alley (within shouting distance of this marker); Bladen's Court (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Samuel Hopkins (about 500 feet away);

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Cyrus Bustill (about 600 feet away); Welcome to the Betsy Ross House (about 600 feet away); Betsy Ross (about 600 feet away); a different marker also named Betsy Ross (about 600 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Philadelphia.

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

2. Elizabeth Drinker 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 325 times since then and 50 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on March 2, 2022, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.