Old City in Philadelphia in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Benjamin Franklin
1706 - 1790
Editor, publisher and printer, whose first printing shop occupied this site when, on June 10, 1731, he stated his insistence on a free American press:
"When men differ in opinion, both sides ought equally to have the advantage of being heard by the public."
Erected 1961 by Sigma Delta Chi Professional Journalistic Society.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Civil Rights • Colonial Era • Communications. A significant historical date for this entry is June 10, 1731.
Location. 39° 57.004′ N, 75° 8.611′ W. Marker is in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, in Philadelphia County. It is in Old City. Marker is at the intersection of Market Street and North 2nd Street, on the right when traveling west on Market Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 3 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. A National Historic Site in Journalism (within shouting distance of this marker); Resting Place of Seven Signers of the Declaration of Independence (within shouting distance of this marker); Christ Church (within shouting distance of this marker); James Wilson (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Christ Church
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