Fishtown in Philadelphia in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Anthony Palmer
(1664 - 1749)
Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), November 18, 2022
1. Anthony Palmer Marker
Inscription.
Anthony Palmer. Arriving in Philadelphia in 1705, Palmer established himself as a merchant. He served on provincial council and held several judicial posts. He became acting governor in 1748-1749 and used his diplomatic acumen to negotiate with the French, Spanish, and Native Americans. He worked with Benjamin Franklin to acquire the support and revenue to fortify and defend Pa. against raiding privateers. He founded the community of Kensington in the 1730s.
Arriving in Philadelphia in 1705, Palmer established himself as a merchant. He served on provincial council and held several judicial posts. He became acting governor in 1748-1749 and used his diplomatic acumen to negotiate with the French, Spanish, and Native Americans. He worked with Benjamin Franklin to acquire the support and revenue to fortify and defend Pa. against raiding privateers. He founded the community of Kensington in the 1730s.
Erected 2015 by Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission.
Location. 39° 58.452′ N, 75° 7.807′ W. Marker is in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, in Philadelphia County. It is in Fishtown. Marker is on East Palmer Street just north of Belgrade Street, on the right when traveling north. The marker stands inside of Palmer Cemetery. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 12 E Palmer St, Philadelphia PA 19125, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. World War I Memorial (a few steps from this marker); Veterans Memorial
Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), November 18, 2022
2. Anthony Palmer Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on February 2, 2023. It was originally submitted on November 20, 2022, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 278 times since then and 126 times this year. Photos:1, 2. submitted on November 20, 2022, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
