Old City in Philadelphia in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

John Drinker House

Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), April 15, 2023

1. John Drinker House Marker

Inscription.
This is a reconstruction of the John Drinker house built before 1760 on a lot purchased in 1751 of Israel Pemberton.

It was known as the Krider Gun Shop for over a century. Rob't Fulton lived here, 1786. William Penn granted the Charter of Privileges in the Slate Roof House adjoining, 1701.

Edward Drinker was born on the 24th, of December, 1680 in a small cabin near the present corner of Walnut and Second Street.
John Fanning Watson 1830

Erected 1961 by John Taxin, Old Original Bookbinders.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Industry & Commerce • Notable Buildings • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical date for this entry is December 24, 1680.

Location. 39° 56.818′ N, 75° 8.657′ W. Marker is in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, in Philadelphia County. It is in Old City. Marker is at the intersection of South 2nd Street and Walnut Street (County Road 3006), on the left when traveling south on South 2nd Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 175 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. City Tavern (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named

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The City Tavern (within shouting distance of this marker); William Penn (within shouting distance of this marker); The names of the streets… (within shouting distance of this marker); Hannah Callowhill Penn (within shouting distance of this marker); Welcome Park (within shouting distance of this marker); Slate Roof House (within shouting distance of this marker); Thomas Bond House (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Philadelphia.

Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), April 15, 2023

2. John Drinker House 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 102 times since then and 30 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on April 16, 2023, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.