Old City in Philadelphia in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Academy of Natural Sciences
Erected 2013 by Pennsylvania Historical & Museum Commission.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Education • Science & Medicine. In addition, it is included in the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1812.
Location. 39° 57.007′ N, 75° 8.759′ W. Marker is in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, in Philadelphia County. It is in Old City. Marker is on Market Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 302 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. Franklin's Market Street Houses (within shouting distance of this marker); Franklin Court & Museum / Franklin Court Market Street Houses (within shouting distance of this marker); Franklin Court (within shouting distance of this marker); Mathew Carey (within shouting distance of this marker); 1723 / 1752 / 1765 / 1790 / 1806 (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Franklin Court & Museum / Franklin Court Market Street Houses (within shouting distance of this marker); Franklin's Neighborhood (within shouting distance of this marker); Where is Benjamin Franklin's House? (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Philadelphia.
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