Washington Square West in Philadelphia in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
William Penn
1638 - 1718
granted by
Charles II
to
William Penn
1681
The proprietary arrived
1682
Made
A Just and Amicable arrangement
with the natives
For the Purchase of their Lands
And
Went back to England
1684
Returned to Pennsylvania
1699
And finally withdrawn
to
Paternal Estates
1701
Erected 1804 by John Cheere, attributed sculptor (sculpted ca. 1774), presented by John Penn to Pennsylvania Hospital.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1681.
Location. 39° 56.679′ N, 75° 9.35′ W. Marker is in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, in Philadelphia County. It is in Washington Square West. Marker is on Pine Street west of South 9th Street, on the left when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 801 Pine St, Philadelphia PA 19107, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. On This Site (a few steps from this marker); a different marker also named On This Site (a few steps from this marker); Pennsylvania Hospital (a few steps from this marker); a different marker also named On This Site
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Additional commentary.
1. Photographing the marker
Hospital staff must escort anyone photographing the grounds to ensure patient privacy. Photos were taken after clearing with the media department.
— Submitted January 16, 2023, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
2. About the statue
This statue is believed to have been made ca. 1774 and was presented to the hospital by Penn's grandson in 1804.
— Submitted January 16, 2023, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
Credits. This page was last revised on August 28, 2023. It was originally submitted on January 16, 2023, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 190 times since then and 48 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on January 16, 2023, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
