Old City in Philadelphia in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Welcome to the Betsy Ross House
Photographed by Devry Becker Jones (CC0), December 16, 2022
1. Welcome to the Betsy Ross House Marker
Welcome to the Betsy Ross House, the museum that celebrates the legendary maker of the first American Flag. Betsy Ross is one of the most famous women in American history, best known for her role in the creation of the Stars and Stripes during the Revolutionary War. But her courage, strength and diligence are also worthy of recognition.
Betsy's life was filled with hardships. Her family and fellow Quakers shunned her when she married a man of a different faith. She was widowed three times, twice by the age of thirty. Faced with these and other misfortunes, Betsy still managed to prevail as a successful entrepreneur, running her own business at a time when women were not given the same opportunities as men.
Erected by Betsy Ross House Museum.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Religion & Religious Structures • War, US Revolutionary • Women. In addition, it is included in the Quakerism series list.
Location. 39° 57.142′ N, 75° 8.674′ W. Marker is in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, in Philadelphia County. It is in Old City. It can be reached from Arch Street just east of North 3rd Street
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Regionally, this marker is in Southeast Pennsylvania. It is also in the American Northeast and in the Mid-Atlantic. Globally, it is in North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Haudenosaunee (Iroquois) Confederacy, New Netherland, and one of the original Thirteen Colonies.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Betsy Ross (here, next to this marker); a different marker also named Betsy Ross (here, next to this marker); Betsy Ross House (a few steps from this marker); The historical value of Betsy Ross (a few steps from 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); Veterans Memorial (a few steps from this marker); a different marker also named Welcome to the Betsy Ross House (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
2. Welcome to the Betsy Ross House 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 410 times since then and 45 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on December 18, 2022, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
