Old City in Philadelphia in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
The historical value of Betsy Ross
Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), December 16, 2022
1. The historical value of Betsy Ross Marker
"[T]he historical value of Betsy Ross need not be a zero-sum game… She is important to our understanding of American history not because she made any one flag, however iconic that moment may have become, but because she was a young craftswoman who embraced the resistance movement with vigor, celebrated its triumphs, and suffered its consequences."
— Marla Miller, Ph.D.
Author of Betsy Ross and the Making of America
Erected by Betsy Ross House.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Patriots & Patriotism • War, US Revolutionary • Women.
Location. 39° 57.141′ N, 75° 8.681′ W. Marker is in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, in Philadelphia County. It is in Old City. Marker can be reached from Arch Street just east of North 3rd Street, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 247 Arch 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. Betsy Ross House (here, next to this marker); Betsy Ross (here, next to this marker); a different marker also named Betsy Ross (a few steps from this marker); a different marker also named Betsy Ross (a few steps from this marker);
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Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), December 16, 2022
2. The historical value of Betsy Ross Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on July 30, 2023. It was originally submitted on December 18, 2022, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 75 times since then and 12 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on December 18, 2022, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
