William Penn Annex East in Philadelphia in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
American Philosophical Society
American Philosophical Society
~ Founded by ~
Benjamin Franklin
- 1743 -
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Outgrowth of The Junto, 1727 : Reorganized 1769
The First Learned Society in
the British Plantations in America
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This Building was Erected 1786 - 1789
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Education • Fraternal or Sororal Organizations. A significant historical year for this entry is 1743.
Location. 39° 56.919′ N, 75° 8.978′ W. Marker is in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, in Philadelphia County. It is in William Penn Annex East. It can be reached from Chestnut Street (County Road 3008) just west of South 5th Street (County Road 2003), on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 104 S 5th St, Philadelphia PA 19106, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Southeast Pennsylvania. It is also in the American Northeast and in the Mid-Atlantic. Globally, it is in North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Philosophical Hall (here, next to this marker); A Street Scene in the Capital City (a few steps from this marker); a different marker also named American Philosophical Society (a few steps from this marker); In This Building (within shouting distance of this marker); The Challenges of Preservation (within shouting distance of this marker); Old City Hall (within shouting distance of this marker); Independence Hall (within shouting distance of this marker); The Signer (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Philadelphia.
Other markers no longer nearby. Independence Square (was within shouting distance of this marker but has been permanently removed); Peales Mastodon, 2017 (was within shouting distance of this marker but has been permanently removed).
More about this marker. An identical plaque can be seen on the other side of the building.
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 247 times since then and 13 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on January 16, 2023, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
