Fairhill in Philadelphia in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Fair Hill Burial Ground
(Quaker)
Established 1703. Enlarged and redesigned in 1843. Resting place of Lucrecia Mott and Robert Purvis and other 19th century leaders in the struggles to abolish slavery and win equal rights and justice for women, African and Native Americans, immigrants and oppressed people.
Listed on the National Register of Historic Places By the United States Department of the Interior.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Abolition & Underground RR • Cemeteries & Burial Sites • Civil Rights • Religion & Religious Structures. In addition, it is included in the Quakerism series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1703.
Location. 39° 59.809′ N, 75° 8.811′ W. Marker is in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, in Philadelphia County. It is in Fairhill. It is at the intersection of Germantown Avenue and West Orleans Street, on the right when traveling north on Germantown Avenue. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 2926 Germantown Ave, Philadelphia PA 19133, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Southeast Pennsylvania.
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Robert Purvis (a few steps from this marker); Civil Rights Mural (within shouting distance of this marker); Historic Fair Hill Burial Ground (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Robert Purvis (within shouting distance of this marker); Welcome to Fair Hill Burial Ground (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); a different marker also named Fair Hill Burial Ground (about 300 feet away); a different marker also named Historic Fair Hill Burial Ground (about 300 feet away); The Underground Rail Road / Fair Hill Burial Ground (about 300 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Philadelphia.
Credits. This page was last revised on April 16, 2023. It was originally submitted on November 20, 2022, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 265 times since then and 22 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on April 16, 2023, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
