East Germantown in Philadelphia in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Wyck
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, September 3, 2011
1. Wyck Marker
At the time of the Battle of
Germantown, October 4, 1777, it
was used as a British field
hospital.
Lafayette, on his second visit
to the United States was
entertained here July 20, 1825.
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Tablet erected on the 150th anniversary of battle
by the citizens of Germantown and vicinity.
Erected 1927 by Citizens of Germantown & Vicinity.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, US Revolutionary. In addition, it is included in the Lafayettes Farewell Tour series list. A significant historical month for this entry is July 1819.
Location. 40° 2.4′ N, 75° 10.705′ W. Marker is in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, in Philadelphia County. It is in East Germantown. It is on Germantown Avenue south of W Walnut Lane, on the left when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 6026 Germantown Avenue, Philadelphia PA 19144, 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 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 Netherland, and one of the original Thirteen Colonies.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: The Public School of Germantown (a few steps from this marker); Ora Washington (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); Rittenhouse (about 600 feet away); First Mennonite Church in America
this page online
Also see . . .
1. Wyck's History. Wyck Historic House and Garden website. (Submitted on September 3, 2011, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.)
2. Wyck in Upper Germantown. Historic Germantown website. (Submitted on September 3, 2011, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.)
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, September 3, 2011
2. Wyck Marker
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, September 3, 2011
3. Marker at 6026 Germantown Avenue
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, September 3, 2011
4. Historic Wyck House
This 17th century house was home to nine generations of the same Quaker family.
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 841 times since then and 53 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on September 3, 2011, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.
