Bella Vista in Philadelphia in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Robert Mara Adger
(1837-1910)
Erected 1992 by Pennsylvania Historical & Museum Commission.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: African Americans • Education. In addition, it is included in the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission series list.
Location. 39° 56.55′ N, 75° 9.378′ W. Marker is in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, in Philadelphia County. It is in Bella Vista. Marker is on South Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 823 South Street, Philadelphia PA 19147, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Octavius V. Catto (within shouting distance of this marker); Supporting Popcorn for the People (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Henry L. Phillips (about 300 feet away); Institute For Colored Youth (about 500 feet away); William Whipper (about 500 feet away); Joe Venuti (about 700 feet away); Pennsylvania Hospital (about 700 feet away); a different marker also named Pennsylvania Hospital (about 700 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Philadelphia.
Credits. This page was last revised on February 2, 2023. It was originally submitted on March 18, 2015, by Don Morfe of Baltimore, Maryland. This page has been viewed 539 times since then and 42 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on March 18, 2015, by Don Morfe of Baltimore, Maryland. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.