Old City in Philadelphia in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

Betsy Ross

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

1. Betsy Ross Marker

Inscription.
Betsy Ross was born on January 1, 1752 on a farm in New Jersey. She was the eighth of 17 children born into the Quaker family of Rebecca and Samuel Griscom. Her father, a successful carpenter, moved his family to Philadelphia when Betsy was three years old.

Betsy attended a Quaker school and completed her formal education by the age of fourteen. After finishing school, most girls of Betsy's background prepared for marriage by learning how to manage a household from their mothers or other female family members. Betsy's situation, however, was unusual. She went on to apprentice to a talented and popular Philadelphia upholsterer.

Erected by Betsy Ross House Museum.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Churches & Religion • Colonial Era • Industry & Commerce • Women. In addition, it is included in the Quakerism series list. A significant historical date for this entry is January 1, 1752.

Location. 39° 57.143′ N, 75° 8.675′ 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: 237 Arch St, Philadelphia PA 19106, United States of America. Touch for directions.

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markers are within walking distance of this marker. A different marker also named Betsy Ross (here, next to this marker); Welcome to the Betsy Ross House (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. Betsy Ross 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 99 times since then and 24 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on December 18, 2022, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.