Fairmount Park in Philadelphia in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

Schuylkill Navy of Philadelphia

Photographed By Don Morfe, April 15, 2015

1. Schuylkill Navy of Philadelphia Marker

Inscription. The oldest governing body of amateur athletics in America was established in 1858. Rowing club members have participated in competitions at local, national, and international levels. Three-time Olympic gold medalist John B. Kelly Sr. served as commodore, 1935-1940. It hosts some of the largest regattas in the world on the Schuylkill River, one of the nation’s premier courses. Boathouse Row here is an icon of Philadelphia and of rowing.

Erected 2008 by Pennsylvania Historical & Museum Commission.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Sports. In addition, it is included in the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1858.

Location. 39° 58.167′ N, 75° 11.172′ W. Marker is in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, in Philadelphia County. It is in Fairmount Park. Marker is on Kelly Drive. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 4 Boathouse Row, Philadelphia PA 19130, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Henry Penn Burke (within shouting distance of this marker); Lloyd Hall (within shouting distance of this marker); Getting to the Park (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Fairmount Park (about 400 feet away); Fairmount Water Works

Paid Advertisement

Click on the ad for more information.
Please report objectionable advertising to the Editor.

Click or scan to see
this page online

(about 500 feet away); Abraham Lincoln (about 500 feet away); a different marker also named Abraham Lincoln (about 500 feet away); Joe Burk (about 600 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Philadelphia.

Boathouse Row-Street side image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Don Morfe, April 15, 2015

2. Boathouse Row-Street side

Boathouse Row-River side image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Don Morfe, April 15, 2015

3. Boathouse Row-River side

Boathouse Row-River side-distant photo image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Don Morfe, April 15, 2015

4. Boathouse Row-River side-distant photo

Credits. This page was last revised on February 2, 2024. It was originally submitted on April 22, 2015, by Don Morfe of Baltimore, Maryland. This page has been viewed 348 times since then and 10 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on April 22, 2015, by Don Morfe of Baltimore, Maryland. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.