William Penn Annex East in Philadelphia in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Free Quaker Meeting House
Independence National Historical Park
The Society of Free Quakers built this meeting house as a place of worship in 1783. Free Quakers took an active role in supporting the American Revolution and split from the traditional and "non-fighting" Quakers (Society of Friends).
This building is now preserved as a public museum.
Erected by National Park Service, U.S. Department of the Interior.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Churches & Religion • War, US Revolutionary. In addition, it is included in the Quakerism series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1783.
Location. 39° 57.145′ N, 75° 8.914′ W. Marker is in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, in Philadelphia County. It is in William Penn Annex East. Marker is on North Independence Mall East (County Road 2003) just south of Arch Street, on the left when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 190 N Independence Mall E, 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. David Salisbury Franks (a few steps from this marker); Christ Church Burial Ground (a few steps from this marker); Sarah Franklin Bache (a few steps from this marker); Benjamin Franklin (within shouting distance of this marker); a different
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