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

Christ Church Burial Ground

Established 1719

 
 
Christ Church Burial Ground Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), November 19, 2022
1. Christ Church Burial Ground Marker
Inscription. Benjamin Franklin's burial place
 
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Cemeteries & Burial SitesChurches & ReligionColonial Era. A significant historical year for this entry is 1719.
 
Location. 39° 57.149′ N, 75° 8.901′ W. Marker is in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, in Philadelphia County. It is in William Penn Annex East. Marker is at the intersection of North Independence Mall East (County Road 2003) and Arch Street, on the right when traveling north on North Independence Mall East. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 247 5th St, 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. Sarah Franklin Bache (here, next to this marker); Benjamin Franklin (here, next to this marker); David Salisbury Franks (here, next to this marker); a different marker also named Christ Church Burial Ground (here, next to this marker); Chronology of Benjamin Franklin (here, next to this marker); The Last Resting Place of Benjamin Franklin (here, next to this marker); Benjamin Franklin Epitaph (a few steps from this marker); Revolutionary War Patriots (a few steps from this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Philadelphia.
 
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Christ Church Burial Ground Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), November 19, 2022
2. Christ Church Burial Ground Marker
 
 
Credits. This page was last revised on February 2, 2023. It was originally submitted on November 21, 2022, by Bill Pfingsten of Bel Air, Maryland. This page has been viewed 84 times since then and 12 times this year. Photos:   1, 2. submitted on November 21, 2022, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.

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