University City in Philadelphia in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

Benjamin Franklin in 1723

Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), November 19, 2022

1. Benjamin Franklin in 1723 Marker

Inscription.

I have been the more particular in this description of my journey that you may compare such unlikely beginnings with the figure I have since made there.
Franklin to his Son

This memorial
Dedicated at the Tenth Reunion
of The
Class of 1904 is a tribute to the inspiration and example of the founder of the university to many generations of the sons of Pennsylvania.

Erected 1914 by University of Pennsylvania Class of 1914.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Education. A significant historical year for this entry is 1904.

Location. 39° 57.051′ N, 75° 11.46′ W. Marker is in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, in Philadelphia County. It is in University City. Marker is on South 33rd Street just north of South Street, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 241 S 33rd St, Philadelphia PA 19104, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Marshal Joffre and Former Premier Viviani (here, next to this marker); Ferdinand Foch (within shouting distance of this marker); The Penn Relays (within shouting distance of this marker); Lawson Robertson (within shouting distance

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of this marker); Veterans Memorial (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Frederick C. Murphy Memorial (about 300 feet away); The Palestra (about 300 feet away); ENIAC (about 600 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Philadelphia.

Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), November 19, 2022

2. Benjamin Franklin in 1723 Marker

Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), November 19, 2022

3. Benjamin Franklin in 1723 Marker

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Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), November 19, 2022

4. Benjamin Franklin in 1723

Credits. This page was last revised on February 2, 2023. It was originally submitted on November 21, 2022, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 86 times since then and 13 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on November 21, 2022, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.