Society Hill in Philadelphia in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Magnolia Garden
Independence National Historical Park
George Washington, who lived in Philadelphia during his Presidency, retained a lively interest in horticulture. His letters reveal that magnolia were among the trees he hoped to grow.
Although the magnolias in this garden are a different variety from that mentioned by Washington, he would have enjoyed their delicate pink flowers each spring.
The Garden Clubs of America provided funds for this garden which is now maintained by the National Park Service.
Erected by National Park Service, U.S. Department of the Interior.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Horticulture & Forestry. In addition, it is included in the Former U.S. Presidents: #01 George Washington series list.
Location. 39° 56.761′ N, 75° 8.944′ W. Marker is in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, in Philadelphia County. It is in Society Hill. Marker is on Locust Street just west of South Leithgow Street, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 418 Locust St, Philadelphia PA 19106, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Rose Garden (a few steps from this marker); Don Juan Bautista Bernabeu (within shouting distance of this marker); Commodore John Barry
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Credits. This page was last revised on February 2, 2023. It was originally submitted on December 22, 2022, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 74 times since then and 13 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on December 22, 2022, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
