Society Hill in Philadelphia in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
In 1764…
In 1764, William Penn's sons, Thomas & Richard, provincial proprietors of PA., deeded this property to Presbyterians so they might build a 3d Presbyterian church and establish a new burial ground.
A grid plan was drawn up.
Single plots were 30 × 78 inches.
Coffins were stacked at 9, 6 and 3 foot depths. Additional land was purchased in 1782 & 1784.
Conservatively, 4000 people are buried here.
Erected by Old Pine Conservancy.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Cemeteries & Burial Sites • Churches & Religion • Colonial Era. A significant historical year for this entry is 1764.
Location. 39° 56.597′ N, 75° 8.953′ W. Marker is in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, in Philadelphia County. It is in Society Hill. Marker can be reached from Pine Street east of South 5th 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 John McGinley (here, next to this marker); William Hurry (here, next to this marker); Nathan Boys (here, next to this marker); Lydia Bailey (here, next to this marker); In memory of William Hurrie who departed this life Oct. 22, 1781 aged 60 years and 2 months.
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Credits. This page was last revised on February 2, 2023. It was originally submitted on January 16, 2023, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 33 times since then and 5 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on January 16, 2023, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
