Center City in Philadelphia in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Figures of Court Officials
Figures of Court Officials
Granite
6' 3" high
1695
Yangjoo-kun, Kyunggi Province, Korea
Memorial stones such as these were made to flank the path of approach to tombs of eminent people in Korea. These, dressed in ceremonial court robes, hold scrolls; befitting scholar officials of the court. Oh, Ryong Suh, for whose tomb path these figures were made in 1695, was born in Yangjoo-kun Kyunggi Province, Korea, and died in 1694. As a young man he passed a government examination for high-ranking officials and advanced to the rank of Vice-Minister in the court of the Yi Dynasty (1392-1910).
A gift of the International Cultural Society of Korea and the Korean Association of Greater Philadelphia to the Fairmount Park Art Association; acquired, 1976.
Erected by Fairmount Park Art Association.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Anthropology & Archaeology • Arts, Letters, Music • Cemeteries & Burial Sites • Government & Politics. A significant historical year for this entry is 1695.
Location. 39° 56.694′ N, 75° 8.491′ W. Marker is in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, in Philadelphia
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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: A different marker also named Figures of Court Officials (a few steps from this marker); Christopher Columbus (a few steps from this marker); Commodore John Barry (1745 - 1803) (within shouting distance of this marker); Totem Pole / Totem / Gyaα.aαng (within shouting distance of this marker); Five Spouts, Frog and Lintel (within shouting distance of this marker); Sphere / Esfera (about 300 feet away, measured in
Photographed by Devry Becker Jones (CC0), December 12, 2025
2. Figures of Court Officials Marker
An identical plaque is on the other side of this display. Unfortunately, the figures have been removed, but the markers remain.
Credits. This page was last revised on December 14, 2025. It was originally submitted on December 14, 2025, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 60 times since then and 22 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on December 14, 2025, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
