William Penn Annex West in Philadelphia in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

Anna E. Dickinson

Photographed By Bruce InCharlotte, August 3, 2022

1. Anna E. Dickinson Marker

Inscription. Anna. E. Dickinson. 1842-1932. Nationally renowned orator, writer, and advocate for women's rights, abolition of slavery, and labor and prison reform, she was the first woman to address Congress, a speech attended by President Lincoln. A Philadelphia native, she stayed here 1873-1883.

Erected 2022 by Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Civil Rights • Women. In addition, it is included in the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1873.

Location. 39° 57.233′ N, 75° 9.783′ W. Marker is in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, in Philadelphia County. It is in William Penn Annex West. Marker is at the intersection of North Broad Street (Pennsylvania Route 611) and Cuthbert Street, on the right when traveling north on North Broad Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 55 N Broad St, Philadelphia PA 19107, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. The Masonic Temple (within shouting distance of this marker); The Bond (within shouting distance of this marker); Philadelphia (within shouting distance of this marker); Masonic Temple Philadelphia (within shouting distance of

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this marker); Major General John Fulton Reynolds (within shouting distance of this marker); William Penn (within shouting distance of this marker); Government Of The People (within shouting distance of this marker); "Government of the People." (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Philadelphia.

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Photographed By Bruce InCharlotte, August 3, 2022

2. Anna E. Dickinson Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on February 2, 2023. It was originally submitted on October 10, 2022, by Bruce InCharlotte of Charlotte, North Carolina. This page has been viewed 119 times since then and 18 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 10, 2022, by Bruce InCharlotte of Charlotte, North Carolina. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.