Chinatown in Philadelphia in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
History of the Fountain
Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), February 26, 2022
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Arts, Letters, Music • Parks & Recreational Areas. A significant historical year for this entry is 1838.
Location. 39° 57.332′ N, 75° 9.026′ W. Marker is in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, in Philadelphia County. It is in Chinatown. Marker can be reached from North 6th Street (U.S. 30) north of Race Street, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 200 N 6th 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 Square (a few steps from this marker); Historic Burial Grounds (a few steps from this marker); Chinatown / Tai Chi (within shouting distance of this marker); History of Carousel Making in Philadelphia (within shouting distance of this marker); History of Franklin Square (within shouting distance of this marker); History of the German Reformed Church Burial Ground (within shouting distance of this marker); Black Powder Magazine (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Franklin Square (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Philadelphia.
Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), February 26, 2022
Credits. This page was last revised on February 2, 2023. It was originally submitted on March 3, 2022, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 110 times since then and 11 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on March 3, 2022, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.