Old City in Philadelphia in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
The Supreme Court of Pennsylvania
Rooted in legislation passed by the Pa. provincial general assembly in 1684, it is the nation's oldest court of appeals and the highest in Pa. Issued landmark decisions on abolition of slavery and on labor and women's rights. Became a model for federal and other states' courts.
Erected 2023 by Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Abolition & Underground RR • Government & Politics • Labor Unions • Women. In addition, it is included in the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission (PHMC) series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1684.
Location. 39° 57.002′ N, 75° 8.642′ W. Marker is in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, in Philadelphia County. It is in Old City. It is on Market Street (County Road 2004) west of North 2nd Street, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 202 Market St, Philadelphia PA 19106, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Southeast Pennsylvania. It is also in the American Northeast and in the
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Grindstone Alley (within shouting distance of this marker); Union Fire Company, (within shouting distance of this marker); Branch Office of the State Bank of Camden, N.J. (within shouting distance of this marker); Benjamin Franklin (within shouting distance of this marker); A National Historic Site in Journalism (within shouting distance of this marker); Christ Church (within shouting distance of this marker); Christ Church Fence (within shouting distance of this marker); James Wilson (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Philadelphia.
Another marker is no longer nearby. Christ Church (was within shouting distance of this marker but has been replaced with another marker now near it).
Credits. This page was last revised on July 30, 2026. It was originally submitted on July 29, 2026, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 3 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 29, 2026, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
