Old City in Philadelphia in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
139 Elfreth's Alley
139 Elfreth's Alley
Circa
1703
United States
Department of the Interior
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. A significant historical year for this entry is 1703.
Location. 39° 57.171′ N, 75° 8.574′ W. Marker is in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, in Philadelphia County. It is in Old City. It is on Elfreth's Alley just east of North 2nd Street, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 139 Elfreth's Alley, Philadelphia PA 19106, United States of America. Touch for directions.
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: Elfreth's Alley (here, next to this marker); Elizabeth Drinker
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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 384 times since then and 43 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on December 18, 2022, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
