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

Fort Wilson

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

1. Fort Wilson Marker

Inscription. On this site, in 1779, resided James Wilson a signer of the Declaration of Independence, and a leading lawyer in Philadelphia, having represented certain Tories accused of treason. Wilson incurred the wrath of patriotic elements after the British Army left Philadelphia, these feelings culminated in a riot in which the mob fired on Wilson's home and killed several persons.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Law Enforcement • Patriots & Patriotism • War, US Revolutionary. In addition, it is included in the Signers of the Declaration of Independence series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1779.

Location. 39° 56.824′ N, 75° 8.79′ W. Marker is in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, in Philadelphia County. It is in Society Hill. Marker is on Walnut Street (County Road 3006) west of South 3rd Street, on the left when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 300 Walnut 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. Judge William Lewis (here, next to this marker); Dr. Benjamin Rush House Site (a few steps from this marker); Row Houses in the Capital City (within shouting distance of this marker); “Evangeline” (within shouting distance of this marker); House Where Lived in 1791 Alexander Hamilton

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(within shouting distance of this marker); Treasurer's Office Site (within shouting distance of this marker); “Common Sense” (within shouting distance of this marker); A Backyard in the Capital City (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. Fort Wilson Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on February 2, 2023. It was originally submitted on January 17, 2023, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 149 times since then and 29 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on January 17, 2023, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.