East Falls in Philadelphia in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
The Main Continental Army
Erected 1895 by Penna. Society of Sons of the Revolution to perpetuate the memory of the encampment.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, US Revolutionary. In addition, it is included in the Sons of the American Revolution (SAR) series list. A significant historical date for this entry is August 1, 1777.
Location. 40° 1.109′ N, 75° 10.988′ W. Marker is in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, in Philadelphia County. It is in East Falls. Marker is at the intersection of West Queen Lane and Fox Street, on the left when traveling west on West Queen Lane. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 3110 W Queen Ln, Philadelphia PA 19129, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Female Medical College of Pennsylvania (about 700 feet away, measured in a direct line); The Kelly Family (approx. 0.3 miles away); William Penn Charter School (approx. 0.4 miles away); Philadelphia College of Textiles and Science (approx. half a mile away); Wissahickon Boys Club (approx. 0.7 miles
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Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), April 2, 2022
3. Restoration plaque on the base of the memorial
Credits. This page was last revised on February 2, 2023. It was originally submitted on April 5, 2022, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 102 times since then and 15 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on April 5, 2022, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
