Lancaster in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

Thaddeus Stevens

Photographed By Bill Coughlin, April 12, 2012

1. Thaddeus Stevens Marker

Inscription. Lawyer, congressman, defender of free public schools, abolitionist, lies buried in the rear of this cemetery. He believed in the "Equality of man before his Creator." Resided in Lancaster from 1842 until his death, 1868.

Erected 1950 by Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Abolition & Underground RR • Cemeteries & Burial Sites • Civil Rights • Education. In addition, it is included in the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1842.

Location. 40° 2.433′ N, 76° 18.655′ W. Marker is in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, in Lancaster County. Marker is at the intersection of West Chestnut Street and North Mulberry Street, on the right when traveling east on West Chestnut Street. Located at Shreiner's Cemetery. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Lancaster PA 17603, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Shreiner-Concord Cemetery (a few steps from this marker); Stevens Grave & Memorial (a few steps from this marker); Francis Asbury (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); John Durang (about 500 feet away); Moravian Cemetery Site

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(about 800 feet away); Andrew Ellicott (approx. 0.2 miles away); Early Architecture (approx. 0.2 miles away); Henry Krauskopf House and Store (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Lancaster.

Related markers. Click here for a list of markers that are related to this marker. Pennsylvania State Markers following the career of Thaddeus Stevens.

Also see . . . MarkerQuest - Thaddeus Stevens. An overview of the life of the "Great Commoner" after his move to Lancaster. (Submitted on April 6, 2022, by Laura Klotz of Northampton, Pennsylvania.)

Photographed By William Pfingsten, February 2, 2008

2. Thaddeus Stevens Marker

Photographed By Bill Coughlin, April 12, 2012

3. Thaddeus Stevens Marker

Marker at Shreiners Cemetery image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Bill Coughlin, April 12, 2012

4. Marker at Shreiners Cemetery

Tomb of Thaddeus Stevens image. Click for full size.

Photographed By William Pfingsten, February 2, 2008

5. Tomb of Thaddeus Stevens

Thaddeus Stevens
Born at Danville, Caledonia Co. Vermont
April 4, 1792
Died at Washington, D.C.
August 11, 1868

Opposite side of tomb image. Click for full size.

Photographed By William Pfingsten, February 2, 2008

6. Opposite side of tomb

I repose in this quiet and secluded spot
Not from any natural preference for solitude.
But finding other cemeteries limited as to race,
by Charter rules
I have chosen this that I might illustrate
in my death
The principles which I advocated
through a long life:
Equality of man before his creator.

Full view of grave site. image. Click for full size.

Photographed By William Pfingsten, February 2, 2008

7. Full view of grave site.

Credits. This page was last revised on April 8, 2022. It was originally submitted on February 7, 2008, by Bill Pfingsten of Bel Air, Maryland. This page has been viewed 1,808 times since then and 44 times this year. Last updated on July 17, 2021, by Carl Gordon Moore Jr. of North East, Maryland. Photos: 1. submitted on April 12, 2012, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. 2. submitted on February 7, 2008, by Bill Pfingsten of Bel Air, Maryland. 3, 4. submitted on April 12, 2012, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. 5, 6, 7. submitted on February 7, 2008, by Bill Pfingsten of Bel Air, Maryland.