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

The Philadelphia Civic Flag

 
 
The Philadelphia Civic Flag Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), December 17, 2022
1. The Philadelphia Civic Flag Marker
Inscription.
The first city flag in America, 1895
Inspired by Rev. Dr. Henry C. McCook

Philadelphia Meneto
"Let brotherly love continue"
Peace ~ Hope ~ Justice ~ Prosperity

Presented by Partners for Civic Pride
on the 120th Anniversary of the Civic Flag
March 27, 2015

 
Erected 2015 by Partners for Civic Pride.
 
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Arts, Letters, Music. A significant historical date for this entry is March 27, 1895.
 
Location. 39° 57.915′ N, 75° 10.809′ 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 One Hundred Fiftieth Anniversary of the Signing of the Constitution of the United States (here, next to this marker); Phillips Fountain (within shouting distance of this marker); Julian Francis Abele (within shouting distance of this marker); Charioteer of Delphi (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Anthony Wayne (about
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300 feet away); Sculpture in East Park / Sculpture in West Park (about 300 feet away); 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.
 
 
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 12 times this year. Photo   1. submitted on December 20, 2022, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
 
Editor’s want-list for this marker. A wide shot of the marker in context. • A photo of the Philadelphia City Flag. • Can you help?

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