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

Charles Brockden Brown

1771 - 1810

Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), September 3, 2023

1. Charles Brockden Brown Marker

Inscription. A Quaker, he is considered America's first important novelist. His Gothic fiction depicts Philadelphia life and inspired Edgar Allan Poe and Nathaniel Hawthorne. As an author, editor, and historian, he addressed women's rights, slavery, and political issues. Born nearby.

Erected 2023 by Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Arts, Letters, Music. In addition, it is included in the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission, and the Quakerism series lists. A significant historical year for this entry is 1771.

Location. 39° 56.902′ N, 75° 8.667′ W. Marker is in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, in Philadelphia County. It is in Old City. Marker is on Chestnut Street (County Road 3008) east of Strawberry Street, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 207 Chestnut Street, 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. The McAllister Family Opthamalic Legacy (within shouting distance of this marker); Mechanics' Union of Trade Associations (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Elliott Building (about 300 feet away); Washington Crossing the Delaware (about 300 feet away); Thomas Bond House

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(about 300 feet away); Declaration of Independence (about 300 feet away); Slate Roof House (about 400 feet away); Hannah Callowhill Penn (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Philadelphia.

Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), September 3, 2023

2. Charles Brockden Brown Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on September 5, 2023. It was originally submitted on September 5, 2023, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 72 times since then and 19 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on September 5, 2023, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.