East Germantown in Philadelphia in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

Louisa May Alcott

Photographed By Bill Coughlin, September 3, 2011

1. Louisa May Alcott Marker

Inscription. The author of “Little Women” was born here at “Pine Place,” Nov. 29, 1832, to the educator Bronson Alcott and his wife Abigail. An abolitionist, Civil War nurse, and suffragist, she wrote children’s books and gothic thrillers. The Alcotts lived in this county, 1830-34.

Erected 1996 by Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Abolition & Underground RR • Civil Rights • Science & Medicine • War, US Civil • Women. In addition, it is included in the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission series list. A significant historical date for this entry is November 29, 1854.

Location. 40° 2.022′ N, 75° 10.285′ W. Marker is in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, in Philadelphia County. It is in East Germantown. Marker is on Germantown Avenue, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 5427 Germantown Ave, Philadelphia PA 19144, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. The Germantown White House (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Germantown White House (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named The Germantown White House (within

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shouting distance of this marker); Reformed Church of Germantown (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Soldiers Monument at Germantown (about 300 feet away); Market Square (about 400 feet away); Delplaine House (about 500 feet away); Christopher Saur (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Philadelphia.

Also see . . . Pine Place Site. Historic Germantown website. (Submitted on September 3, 2011, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.)

Additional keywords. Women's Suffrage

Marker on Germantown Avenue image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Bill Coughlin, September 3, 2011

2. Marker on Germantown Avenue

Photographed By Bill Coughlin, September 3, 2011

3. Louisa May Alcott Marker

Louisa May Alcott at Age 20 image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Photographer Unknown, 1852

4. Louisa May Alcott at Age 20

Courtesy of Wikipedia Commons

Louisa May Alcott circa 1888 image. Click for full size.

Courtesy Wikipedia Commons

5. Louisa May Alcott circa 1888

This image was published in the book Louisa May Alcott, Her Life, Letters and Journals.

Credits. This page was last revised on February 2, 2023. It was originally submitted on September 3, 2011, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 1,399 times since then and 81 times this year. It was the Marker of the Week September 29, 2013. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on September 3, 2011, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. 4, 5. submitted on September 29, 2013, by J. J. Prats of Powell, Ohio.