Chester in Delaware County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
John Morton
We mutually pledge to each other our lives our fortunes and our sacred honor
of Independence
Erected by Descendants of the Signers of the Declaration of Independence, Inc.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Patriots & Patriotism • War, US Revolutionary. In addition, it is included in the Signers of the Declaration of Independence series list.
Location. 39° 50.82′ N, 75° 21.501′ W. Marker is in Chester, Pennsylvania, in Delaware County. It is on East 3rd Street (Route 13) east of Avenue of the States, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Chester PA 19013, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Southeast Pennsylvania and in Greater Philadelphia. 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
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: A different marker also named John Morton (here, next to this marker); a different marker also named John Morton (here, next to this marker); a different marker also named John Morton (here, next to this marker); Revolutionary War Patriots (here, next to this marker); Old Swedish Burial Ground (here, next to this marker); Christofer Columbus (within shouting distance of this marker); Historic Downtown Chester (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Lafayette's Tour (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Chester.
Photographed by Beverly Pfingsten, December 27, 2008
2. John Morton Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on July 26, 2026. It was originally submitted on July 26, 2026, by Bill Pfingsten of Bel Air, Maryland. This page has been viewed 6 times since then. Photos: 1. submitted on July 26, 2026, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. 2. submitted on December 28, 2008, by Bill Pfingsten of Bel Air, Maryland. 3. submitted on July 26, 2026, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.
