Penn's Landing in Philadelphia in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Commodore John Barry (1745 - 1803)
First Flag Office of the United States Navy
Photographed by Philip Gilson, September 3, 2014
1. Commodore John Barry Marker
Following the creation of the US Navy in 1794 under President Washington, Barry was appointed first commissioned officer and secretary. He oversaw construction of the nation's first fleet. He won numerous naval victories during the American Revolution, many on the Delaware River. Irish-born Barry came to Philadelphia as a youth and assumed command of this first ship at age 21. He remained in naval service until his death at Strawberry Mansion.
Erected 2014 by PA Historic & Museum Commission. (Marker Number 1.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Military • Patriots & Patriotism. In addition, it is included in the Former U.S. Presidents: #01 George Washington, and the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission (PHMC) series lists. A significant historical year for this entry is 1794.
Location. 39° 56.695′ N, 75° 8.511′ W. Marker is in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, in Philadelphia County. It is in Penn's Landing. It is at the intersection of S Columbus Blvd and Dock Street, on the right when traveling north on S Columbus Blvd. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal
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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: Figures of Court Officials (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Figures of Court Officials (within shouting distance of this marker); Christopher Columbus (within shouting distance of this marker); Totem Pole / Totem / Gyaα.aαng (within shouting distance of this marker); Philadelphia Beirut Bombing Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Five Spouts, Frog and Lintel (within shouting distance of this marker); Sphere / Esfera (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Local 8, Industrial Workers of the World (about 400 feet away).
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2. Commodore John Barry
Also see . . . John Barry. Wikipedia entry (Submitted on September 9, 2014, by Bill Pfingsten of Bel Air, Maryland.)
National Park Service, Thomas Stone National Historic Site, January 6, 2019
3. Commodore John Barry (1745 - 1803) Marker
Viewing marker from the south on South Christopher Columbus Boulevard.
Photographed by Philip Gilson, May 10, 2014
4. Commodore John Barry (1745 - 1803) Marker
Replica of Commission No. 1 signed by George Washington making Barry the first flag officer of the US Navy. Located at US Naval Academy visitors gate in Annapolis, Maryland, USA.
Credits. This page was last revised on September 29, 2024. It was originally submitted on September 8, 2014, by Philip Gilson of Brooklyn, New York. This page has been viewed 1,139 times since then and 36 times this year. Last updated on September 13, 2014, by Philip Gilson of Brooklyn, New York. Photos: 1. submitted on September 8, 2014, by Philip Gilson of Brooklyn, New York. 2. submitted on September 29, 2024, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. 3. submitted on August 8, 2019. 4. submitted on September 13, 2014, by Philip Gilson of Brooklyn, New York. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
