William Penn Annex East in Philadelphia in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

Joseph and Amy Cassey

(1789-1848)/(1809-56)

Photographed By Don Morfe, March 23, 2015

1. Joseph and Amy Cassey Marker

Inscription. This prominent, wealthy African American abolitionist couple founded intellectual and benevolent societies for blacks. Dealing in real estate, Joseph provided rentals and loans to both blacks and whites at his barbershop here. Amy was active in the Female Anti-Slavery Soc.

Erected 2009 by Pennsylvania Historical & Museum Commission.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Abolition & Underground RR • African Americans. In addition, it is included in the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission series list.

Location. 39° 56.954′ N, 75° 8.871′ W. Marker is in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, in Philadelphia County. It is in William Penn Annex East. Marker is on South 4th Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 60 S 4th St, Philadelphia PA 19106, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Philadelphia Bank Building (within shouting distance of this marker); The Bourse (within shouting distance of this marker); Philosophical Hall (within shouting distance of this marker); What Was Lost? (within shouting distance of this marker); Old Custom House (within shouting distance of this marker); Portrait Gallery in the Second Bank of the United States

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(within shouting distance of this marker); Anthony Benezet (within shouting distance of this marker); Carpenters' Hall (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Philadelphia.

Photographed By Don Morfe, March 23, 2015

2. Joseph and Amy Cassey Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on February 1, 2024. It was originally submitted on March 27, 2015, by Don Morfe of Baltimore, Maryland. This page has been viewed 403 times since then and 37 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on March 27, 2015, by Don Morfe of Baltimore, Maryland. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.