William Penn Annex East in Philadelphia in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Revolutionary War Patriots
Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), December 16, 2022
This marker commemorates the men and women who achieved American independence. These Patriots, believing in the noble cause of liberty, fought valiantly to found a new nation.
Presented by Robert Morris-Quaker City Chapter, Daughters of the American Revolution in honor of the 250th anniversary of the United States.
Erected by Robert Morris-Quaker City Chapter, Daughters of the American Revolution.
Topics and series. This memorial is listed in these topic lists: Patriots & Patriotism • War, US Revolutionary. In addition, it is included in the Daughters of the American Revolution series list.
Location. 39° 57.146′ N, 75° 8.892′ W. Marker is in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, in Philadelphia County. It is in William Penn Annex East. Memorial can be reached from Arch Street just east of North 5th Street (County Road 2003), on the left when traveling west. 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. Signers of the Declaration of Independence (here, next to this marker); Benjamin Franklin Epitaph (here, next to this marker); 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 (a few steps from this marker); Sarah Franklin Bache (a few steps from this marker); Usher Family Plot (a few steps from this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Philadelphia.
Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), December 16, 2022
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 98 times since then and 18 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on December 18, 2022, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.