Rittenhouse Square in Philadelphia in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Benjamin Rush Medicinal Plant Garden
Signs generously provided by the Groff Family Memorial Trust
| | The College of Physicians of Philadelphia Founded in 1787 | |
Photographed by Devry Becker Jones (CC0), March 29, 2025
1. Benjamin Rush Medicinal Plant Garden Marker
The Benjamin Rush Medicinal Plant Garden is named in honor of Benjamin Rush (1746-1813), a signer of the Declaration of Independence and one of the founders of The College of Physicians of Philadelphia.
The garden was established in 1937 and contains more than sixty varieties of medicinal herbs.
Erected by The College of Physicians of Philadelphia.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Patriots & Patriotism • Science & Medicine • War, US Revolutionary. In addition, it is included in the Signers of the Declaration of Independence series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1937.
Location. 39° 57.184′ N, 75° 10.59′ W. Marker is in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, in Philadelphia County. It is in Rittenhouse Square. It is on South 22nd Street north of Chestnut Street, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 27 S 22nd St, Philadelphia PA 19103, 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.
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: A different marker also named Benjamin Rush Medicinal Plant Garden (here, next to this marker); a different marker also named Benjamin Rush Medicinal Plant Garden (a few steps from this marker); Philadelphia Horticulture and the College (a few steps from this marker); Plant As Medicine (a few steps from this marker); Okra (a few steps from this marker); Medical Aloe (a few steps from this marker); Ginger (a few steps from this marker); a different marker also named Benjamin Rush Medicinal Plant Garden (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Philadelphia.
Other markers no longer nearby. Ginger (was a few steps from this marker but has been replaced with another marker now near it); a different marker also named Benjamin Rush Medicinal Plant Garden
Photographed by Devry Becker Jones (CC0), March 29, 2025
2. Benjamin Rush Medicinal Plant Garden Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on March 30, 2025. It was originally submitted on March 30, 2025, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 180 times since then and 55 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on March 30, 2025, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
