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

Franklin Square

Phillies

Photographed by Devry Becker Jones (CC0), June 19, 2024

1. Franklin Square Marker

Inscription. One of William Penn's original squares, Northeast Square was renamed Franklin Square in 1825 to honor Benjamin Franklin. With the construction of the Benjamin Franklin Bridge and the Vine Street Expressway, Franklin Square has become increasingly isolated in recent years, despite its proximity to busy Independence Mall. The Square's eastern border offers a close-up view of the gleaming, 101-foot sculpture known as "Bolt of Lightning," which stands across from 6th Street in Monument Plaza. The Bolt is an angular, stylized rendering of Franklin's legendary electrical lightning experiment involving a kite, a key, and a now-famous thunderstorm..

Erected by Philadelphia Phillies Baseball Club.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Arts, Letters, Music • Parks & Recreational Areas • Roads & Vehicles. A significant historical year for this entry is 1825.

Location. 39° 54.345′ N, 75° 9.935′ W. Marker is in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, in Philadelphia County. It is on Greenwich Island. It is on Citizens Bank Way / South 11th Street north of Pattison Avenue, on the right when traveling north.

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Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1 Citizens Bank Way, Philadelphia PA 19148, 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.

Globally, it is in North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Haudenosaunee (Iroquois) Confederacy,

New Netherland,

and one of the original Thirteen Colonies.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Old City (a few steps from this marker); Hatfield Quality Meats (a few steps from this marker); Mayfair (a few steps from this marker); South Philly Italian Market (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named South Philly Italian Market (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Old City (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named South Philly Italian Market (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Germantown (about 300 feet away). Touch for a list and map

Photographed by Devry Becker Jones (CC0), June 19, 2024

2. Franklin Square Marker

of all markers in Philadelphia.

Credits. This page was last revised on June 20, 2024. It was originally submitted on June 20, 2024, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 163 times since then and 20 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 20, 2024, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.