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

Restoration of the Bainbridge Graves

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

1. Restoration of the Bainbridge Graves Marker

Inscription.
In 1955 the Bainbridge graves were restored through the voluntary contributions of the officers and enlisted personnel of the
U.S. Naval Training Center, Bainbridge, M.D. out of respect for the memory and admiration of the career of Commodore William Bainbridge, U.S.N., for whom the training center was named.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Education • Military. A significant historical year for this entry is 1955.

Location. 39° 57.091′ N, 75° 8.886′ 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 left when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 44 N 4th 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. Commodore Uriah Phillips Levy (within shouting distance of this marker); Joseph Hewes (within shouting distance of this marker); George Ross (within shouting distance of this marker); James Pickering (within shouting distance of this marker); Francis Hopkinson (within shouting distance of this marker); Restoration of the Grave of Benjamin Rush, M.D. (within shouting

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distance of this marker); Matthew Clarkson (within shouting distance of this marker); Jonathan Netanyahu and Entebbe (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Philadelphia.

The grave of William Bainbridge image. Click for full size.

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

2. The grave of William Bainbridge

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 56 times since then and 6 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on December 18, 2022, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.