Society Hill in Philadelphia in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

In 1835…

Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), January 13, 2023

1. In 1835… Marker

Inscription. In 1835, near this spot, the body of a British soldier …recognizable by brass buttons on his coat, was found while excavating the ground to install the marble base for this iconic cast iron fence …design of which is attributable to John Haviland, noted 19th-century architect.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Anthropology & Archaeology • Architecture • Cemeteries & Burial Sites • Churches & Religion. A significant historical year for this entry is 1835.

Location. 39° 56.611′ N, 75° 8.948′ W. Marker is in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, in Philadelphia County. It is in Society Hill. Marker is on Pine Street just west of South 4th Street, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 412 Pine 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. Captain Paul Cox (here, next to this marker); a different marker also named Captain Paul Cox (here, next to this marker); Old Pine Street Presbyterian Church Historic Graveyard (here, next to this marker); Old Pine Street (here, next to this marker); Daniel McKaraher (here, next to this marker); Here lieth the body of Samuel McCutchon… (here, next to this marker); Lt Thomas Mitchell

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(a few steps from this marker); Stephen Dutilh (1751 - 1810) (a few steps from this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Philadelphia.

Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), January 13, 2023

2. In 1835… Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on February 2, 2023. It was originally submitted on January 15, 2023, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 38 times since then and 3 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on January 15, 2023, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.