Logan/ Ogontz/ Fern Rock in Philadelphia in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Anthony Benezet
Photographed By Devry Becker Jones, September 3, 2023
1. Anthony Benezet Marker
"God gave to man dominion over the fish of the sea and over the fowls of the air and over the cattle, etc., but imposed no involuntary subjugation of one man to another."
- Anthony Benezet [1767], founder of the Negro School of Philadelphia and the first school for girls in North America
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: African Americans • Colonial Era • Education • Women. A significant historical year for this entry is 1767.
Location. 40° 1.449′ N, 75° 9.162′ W. Marker is in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, in Philadelphia County. It is in Logan/ Ogontz/ Fern Rock. Marker can be reached from North 16th Street north of West Courtland Street, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 4690 N 16th St, Philadelphia PA 19140, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Lucretia Mott (here, next to this marker); a different marker also named Anthony Benezet (here, next to this marker); Richard Allen (here, next to this marker); a different marker also named Richard Allen (here, next to this marker); a different marker also named Richard Allen (here, next to this marker); a different marker also named Anthony Benezet
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Photographed By Devry Becker Jones, September 3, 2023
2. Anthony Benezet Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on September 4, 2023. It was originally submitted on September 4, 2023, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 38 times since then and 7 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on September 4, 2023, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
