Allegheny West in Philadelphia in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Capt. Henry J. Biddle
2nd Lieut. Jonathan Williams Biddle
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, March 14, 2011
1. Capt. Henry J. Biddle Marker
Assistant Adjutant General
Pennsylvania Reserves
Born May 16, 1817
Mortally wounded in the
Battle of New Market Cross Roads
June 30,
Died in Richmond, Va.
July 20, 1862
[ Lt. Jonathan Biddle Marker ]
In memory of 2nd Lieut. Jonathan
Williams Biddle, U.S.A. 7th Regt. of
Cavalry. Eldest son of
Henry J. & Mary D. Biddle.
Born August 1st, 1855
Killed in action
near Bear Paw Mountain,
Montana.
in the engagement with the
Nez Perces Indians, Sept. 30, 1877
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Cemeteries & Burial Sites • War, US Civil • Wars, US Indian. A significant historical month for this entry is May 1772.
Location. 40° 0.024′ N, 75° 11.423′ W. Marker is in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, in Philadelphia County. It is in Allegheny West. It can be reached from Ridge Avenue, on the left when traveling north. Marker is in Laurel Hill Cemetery in section K. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 3822 Kelly Dr, Philadelphia PA 19132, 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: Laurel Hill Cemetery (within shouting distance of this marker); A Garden For The Dead (within shouting distance of this marker); A Retreat for the Living (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Laurel Hill Cemetery (within shouting distance of this marker); Rear Admiral John Adolphus Bernard Dahlgren (approx. 0.2 miles away); Benj. H. Hodgson (approx. 0.2 miles away); Commercial Digital Computer Birthplace (approx. 0.2 miles away); Hector Tyndale (approx. Ό mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Philadelphia.
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, March 14, 2011
2. Capt. Henry J. Biddle Marker
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, March 14, 2011
3. Marker in Laurel Hill Cemetery
The Capt. Henry J. Biddle Marker is located in Laurel Hill Cemetery, overlooking the Schuylkill River seen the background.
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, March 14, 2011
4. Back of Capt. Henry J. Biddle Monument
neither thirst any more,
neither shall the sun light
on them, nor any heat.
For the lamb which is in the
midst of the throne shall flee
them, and shall lead them unto
living fountains of waters and
God shall wipe away all tears
from their eyes.
Rev VII:16, 17
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, March 14, 2011
5. Detail of Capt. Henry J. Biddle Monument
Crossed flags appear on the back of the Capt. Biddle Monument.
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, March 14, 2011
6. 2nd Lieut. Jonathan Williams Biddle Marker
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, March 14, 2011
7. 2nd Lieut. Jonathan Williams Biddle Marker
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, March 14, 2011
8. 2nd Lieut. Jonathan Williams Biddle Marker
The Lt. Jonathan Biddle Marker is located in front of the Capt. Henry J. Biddle Monument.
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, March 14, 2011
9. Lieut. Jonathan Biddle Marker
A Cavalry sword and helmet appear on the Lt. Jonathan Biddle marker.
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, March 14, 2011
10. Biddle Family Plot
The graves of Capt. Henry J. Biddle (center) and his son Jonathan Williams Biddle (right) can be seen in this photo.
Credits. This page was last revised on February 2, 2023. It was originally submitted on March 22, 2011, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 1,392 times since then and 30 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10. submitted on March 22, 2011, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.
