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

Maj. David Salisbury Franks

Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), December 16, 2022

1. Maj. David Salisbury Franks Marker

Inscription. The highest-ranking Jewish officer in the Continental Army and member of the American diplomatic service. He died on October 7, 1793 at age 53 in the Yellow Fever Epidemic. While being wheeled to the Strangers' Burial Ground (now Washington Square), his body was taken from the cart by his friend Honest John Thompson and buried in Christ Church Burial Ground. His original marker no longer exists.

Erected by The Feinstein Center at Temple Uniersity, American Jewish Committee and the Christ Church Preservation Trust.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Cemeteries & Burial Sites • Churches & Religion • War, US Revolutionary. A significant historical date for this entry is October 7, 1793.

Location. 39° 57.142′ N, 75° 8.881′ W. Marker is in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, in Philadelphia County. It is in William Penn Annex East. Marker can be reached from Arch Street just east of North 5th Street (County Road 2003), on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 50 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. Captain Anthony Palmer (here, next to this marker); Usher Family Plot (here, next to this marker); Christ Church Burial Ground (here, next to this marker);

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Signers of the Declaration of Independence (a few steps from this marker); Edwin Jesse DeHaven (a few steps from this marker); Revolutionary War Patriots (a few steps from this marker); Benjamin Franklin Epitaph (a few steps from this marker); a different marker also named Christ Church Burial Ground (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Philadelphia.

Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), December 16, 2022

2. Maj. David Salisbury Franks Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on February 2, 2023. It was originally submitted on December 18, 2022, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 70 times since then and 15 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on December 18, 2022, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.