Fairhill in Philadelphia in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Welcome to Fair Hill Burial Ground
Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), April 15, 2023
1. Welcome to Fair Hill Burial Ground Marker
William Penn granted this land to George Fox, the founder of the Religious Society of Friends. Among the people buried here are many Quakers and over 100 members of the Pennsylvania Abolitionist Society.
Quakers worked to end slavery as part of the early abolitionist movement and helped to promote equality for women as part of the women's rights movement.
White Quakers, Lucretia and James Mott and African Americans, Robert and Harriet Purvis, who are buried here, helped slaves escape north to freedom through a network of people — the Underground Railroad.
The Motts and Purvises also worked together as advocates of equal rights for women, Native Americans and immigrants.
Erected by Historic Fair Hill.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Abolition & Underground RR • African Americans • Cemeteries & Burial Sites • Churches & Religion • Civil Rights • Colonial Era • Women. In addition, it is included in the Quakerism series list.
Location. 39° 59.776′ N, 75° 8.771′ W. Marker is in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, in Philadelphia County. It is in Fairhill. Marker is at the intersection
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. A different marker also named Welcome to Fair Hill Burial Ground (here, next to this marker); Fair Hill Burial Ground (a few steps from this marker); Historic Fair Hill Burial Ground (within shouting distance of this marker); Robert Purvis (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Fair Hill Burial Ground (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Civil Rights Mural (about 300 feet away); a different marker also named Robert Purvis (about 300 feet away); a different marker also named Fair Hill Burial Ground (about 500 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Philadelphia.
Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), April 15, 2023
2. Welcome to Fair Hill Burial Ground Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on April 16, 2023. It was originally submitted on April 16, 2023, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 48 times since then and 10 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on April 16, 2023, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
