Center City East in Philadelphia in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

Robert Aitken (1734-1802)

Photographed By Don Morfe, May 16, 2015

1. Robert Aitken (1734-1802) Marker

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An influential revolutionary-era printer, he operated a shop on this block. In 1782, Aitken printed the nation’s first complete English Bible. It received endorsement from Congress, and was the only new Bible available to colonists due to printing restrictions and import embargoes. He also published the Journals of Congress, its official proceedings, and The Pennsylvania Magazine which introduced the writings of Thomas Paine to America.

Erected 2012 by Pennsylvania Historical & Museum Commission.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Government & Politics • Industry & Commerce • War, US Revolutionary. In addition, it is included in the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1782.

Location. 39° 56.979′ N, 75° 8.555′ W. Marker is in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, in Philadelphia County. It is in Center City East. Marker is on Market Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 11 Market Street, 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

Photographed By Don Morfe, May 16, 2015

2. Robert Aitken (1734-1802) Marker

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. London Coffee House (within shouting distance of this marker); Tamanend (within shouting distance of this marker); Philip Syng, Jr. (within shouting distance of this marker); A National Historic Site in Journalism (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Benjamin Franklin (about 300 feet away); Christ Church (about 500 feet away); Resting Place of Seven Signers of the Declaration of Independence (about 500 feet away); James Wilson (about 500 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Philadelphia.

Big Red Pedal Tours. com image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Don Morfe, May 16, 2015

3. Big Red Pedal Tours. com

Photo taken across the street from the Robert Aitkin Marker. All participants must pedal to make the cart move.

Credits. This page was last revised on February 2, 2023. It was originally submitted on May 18, 2015, by Don Morfe of Baltimore, Maryland. This page has been viewed 427 times since then and 23 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on May 18, 2015, by Don Morfe of Baltimore, Maryland. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.