Fishtown in Philadelphia in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Tamenend
In Loving Memory of Bill Heine
1961 - 2020
Devoted partner, son and friend
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Tamanend (1625-1701) was Chief of the Turtle Clan of the Lenni-Lenape Nation in the Delaware Valley who signed the Treaty of Shackamaxon with William Penn in 1682. He is an icon of peace and friendship.
This structure is one of the original Dyottville houses built circa 1820.
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Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Industry & Commerce • Peace • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1682.
Location. 39° 58.3′ N, 75° 7.544′ W. Marker is in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, in Philadelphia County. It is in Fishtown. It is at the intersection of East Berks Street and East Girard Avenue, on the right when traveling north on East Berks Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 700 E Girard Ave, Philadelphia PA 19125, 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
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Gennaro Pellegrini, Jr. (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Fishtown Historic District (approx. 0.2 miles away); Anthony Palmer (approx. 0.3 miles away); World War I Memorial (approx. 0.3 miles away); Penn Treaty Park (approx. 0.3 miles away); William Penn (approx. 0.4 miles away); Treaty Ground of William Penn (approx. 0.4 miles away); Fairmans Mansion (approx. 0.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Philadelphia.
Photographed by Devry Becker Jones (CC0), June 21, 2026
2. Tamenend Mural and Marker
Live in peace as long as waters run in creeks
- Tamanend
- Tamanend
Credits. This page was last revised on June 28, 2026. It was originally submitted on June 28, 2026, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 6 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 28, 2026, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
