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
"How many of those who distinguished themselves as the advocates of liberty remain insensible and inattentive to the treatment of thousands and tens of thousands of our fellow man."
- Anthony Benezet [1766], arguably the most influential advocate for the rights of Black people in his time
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: African Americans • Civil Rights • Colonial Era. A significant historical year for this entry is 1766.
Location. 40° 1.449′ N, 75° 9.163′ 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 Anthony Benezet (here, next to this marker); a different marker also named Richard Allen (here, next to
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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 39 times since then and 8 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on September 4, 2023, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
