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

William Penn

Penn Treaty Park

Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), May 20, 2023

1. William Penn Marker

Inscription. Pennsylvania
Founded 1682
Commemorated 1982

"Those people who are not governed by God will be ruled by tyrants."
William Penn

Erected and dedicated April 24, 1982 by the National Society, Daughters of the American Colonists in commemoration of the 300th anniversary of the founding of Pennsylvania and the treaty with the Indians.

Erected by The National Society, Daughters of the American Colonists.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Native Americans • Peace • Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the Daughters of the American Colonists series list. A significant historical date for this entry is April 24, 1982.

Location. 39° 58.012′ N, 75° 7.718′ W. Marker is in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, in Philadelphia County. It is in Fishtown. Marker 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 in this post office area: Philadelphia PA 19125, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. "Associators" (here, next to this marker); Fairman’s Mansion (here, next to this marker); Penn Treaty Park: A Place of Peace

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(here, next to this marker); The Great Elm (a few steps from this marker); The Penn Society Obelisk (a few steps from this marker); The Great Treaty (a few steps from this marker); Penn Treaty Park (within shouting distance of this marker); Treaty Ground of William Penn (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Philadelphia.

Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), May 20, 2023

2. William Penn Marker

Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), May 20, 2023

3. William Penn Marker

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 63 times since then and 26 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on May 21, 2023, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.