Logan Square in Philadelphia in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

"Government of the People."

Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), January 14, 2023

1. "Government of the People." Marker

Inscription. Erected
in commemoration of
the two hundredth anniversary
of
The Declaration of Independence
July 4, 1776 - July 4, 1976
by
the City of Philadelphia
and
the Fairmount Park Art Association
Dedication Symbolizing family life, "the wellspring of society, the hope of the future" and the concept of government being of, by and for the people, this sculpture is dedicated to the people of Philadelphia.

Erected 1976 by The City of Philadelphia; The Fairmount Park Art Association; Jacques Lipchitz, sculptor.

Topics. This memorial is listed in these topic lists: Government & Politics • War, US Revolutionary. A significant historical date for this entry is July 4, 1776.

Location. 39° 57.229′ N, 75° 9.839′ W. Marker is in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, in Philadelphia County. It is in Logan Square. Memorial is at the intersection of North Broad Street (Pennsylvania Route 611) and John F. Kennedy Boulevard (Pennsylvania Route 611), on the right when traveling south on North Broad Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 34 N Broad St, Philadelphia PA 19102, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. William Penn (a few steps from this marker); Government Of The People (a few steps from this

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marker); Public Sector Collective Bargaining (within shouting distance of this marker); Philadelphia (within shouting distance of this marker); General George B. McClellan (within shouting distance of this marker); General George McClellan / Major General John Fulton Reynolds (within shouting distance of this marker); Girl Scout Cookies (within shouting distance of this marker); Matthias William Baldwin (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Philadelphia.

Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), January 14, 2023

2. "Government of the People." Marker

<i>Government of the People</i> image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), January 14, 2023

3. Government of the People

Credits. This page was last revised on February 2, 2024. It was originally submitted on January 17, 2023, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 79 times since then and 13 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on January 17, 2023, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.