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

Here lieth the body of Samuel McCutchon…

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

1. Here lieth the body of Samuel McCutchon… Marker

Inscription.
Here lieth the body of Samuel McCutchon who departed this life 19th day of January 1767 aged 122 years

(About the person) Oldest known Philadelphian, died year before church was built. Oldest person buried here.

Unlike most 18th century marble gravestones, this one is made of soapstone.

Erected by Old Pine Conservatory.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Cemeteries & Burial Sites • Churches & Religion • Colonial Era • Natural Resources. A significant historical month for this entry is January 1767.

Location. 39° 56.61′ N, 75° 8.942′ W. Marker is in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, in Philadelphia County. It is in Society Hill. Marker can be reached from Pine Street west of South 4th Street, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 352 S 4th 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. Daniel McKaraher (here, next to this marker); Old Pine Street Presbyterian Church Historic Graveyard (here, next to this marker); Captain Paul Cox (here, next to this marker); In 1835… (here, next to this marker); a different marker also named Captain Paul Cox (a few steps from

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this marker); Old Pine Street (a few steps from this marker); Stephen Dutilh (1751 - 1810) (a few steps from this marker); Lt Thomas Mitchell (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. Here lieth the body of Samuel McCutchon… Marker

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 78 times since then and 20 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on January 16, 2023, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.