Old City in Philadelphia in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Grindstone Alley
In this alley called Grindstone was located the Union Fire Company the first organized group of firemen in America
Benjamin Franklin
1736
Erected by National Association of Mutual Insurance Companies.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Charity & Public Work • Colonial Era. A significant historical year for this entry is 1736.
Location. 39° 57.012′ N, 75° 8.668′ W. Marker is in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, in Philadelphia County. It is in Old City. Marker is on Market Street (County Road 2004) west of North 2nd Street, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 219 Market 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. Branch Office of the State Bank of Camden, N.J. (here, next to this marker); Union Fire Company, (a few steps from this marker); Christ Church Fence (within shouting distance of this marker); Christ Church (within shouting distance of this marker); The Original Eight Bells in this Church (within shouting distance of this marker); James Wilson (within shouting distance of this marker); Resting Place of Seven Signers of the Declaration of Independence
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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 104 times since then and 19 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on January 16, 2023, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
