Fairmount Park in Philadelphia in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

The One Hundred Fiftieth Anniversary of the Signing of the Constitution of the United States

Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), December 17, 2022

1. The One Hundred Fiftieth Anniversary of the Signing of the Constitution of the United States Marker

Inscription. Presented to the City of Philadelphia by
A. Atwater Kent Jr.
in commemoration of The One Hundred Fiftieth Anniversary
of the signing of
The Constitution of the United States
in Independence Hall on September 17th 1787

Erected 1937 by A. Atwater Kent Jr.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Government & Politics. A significant historical date for this entry is September 17, 1787.

Location. 39° 57.915′ N, 75° 10.811′ W. Marker is in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, in Philadelphia County. It is in Fairmount Park. Marker can be reached from the intersection of Kelly Drive and Spring Garden Street, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 2600 Benjamin Franklin Pkwy, Philadelphia PA 19130, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. The Philadelphia Civic Flag (here, next to this marker); Phillips Fountain (within shouting distance of this marker); Julian Francis Abele (within shouting distance of this marker); Anthony Wayne (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Charioteer of Delphi (about 300 feet away); Sculpture in East Park / Sculpture in West Park (about 300 feet away);

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The Mounted Amazon Attacked by a Panther / The Lion Fighter (about 300 feet away); From Reservoir to Art Museum / Parkway Museums District (about 300 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Philadelphia.

Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), December 17, 2022

2. The One Hundred Fiftieth Anniversary of the Signing of the Constitution of the United States Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on February 2, 2023. It was originally submitted on December 20, 2022, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 79 times since then and 8 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on December 20, 2022, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.