Fishtown in Philadelphia in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
On this site in 1682
On this site in 1682 William Penn signed a treaty with the Delaware Tribe of Native Americans under the canopy of the Great American Elm Tree. The tree was destroyed during a storm on March 3, 1810. This direct descendant of the original tree was planted on
Erected 1993 by Fairmount Park Commission.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Indigenous Peoples and Communities • Peace • Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the Historic Trees series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1682.
Location. 39° 57.981′ N, 75° 7.712′ W. Marker is in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, in Philadelphia County. It is in Fishtown. It is at the intersection of North Beach Street and East Columbia Avenue, on the right when traveling east on North Beach Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1301 N Beach St, Philadelphia PA 19125, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Southeast Pennsylvania. It is also in the American Northeast and in the Mid-Atlantic.
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Historical Penn Treaty Park (within shouting distance of this marker); The Great Treaty (within shouting distance of this marker); The Penn Society Obelisk (within shouting distance of this marker); Penn Treaty Park: A Place of Peace (within shouting distance of this marker); Fairmans Mansion (within shouting distance of this marker); Treaty Ground of William Penn (within shouting distance of this marker); The Great Elm (within shouting distance of this marker); William Penn (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Philadelphia.
Credits. This page was last revised on May 21, 2023. It was originally submitted on May 21, 2023, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 210 times since then and 28 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on May 21, 2023, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
