Fishtown in Philadelphia in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Penn Treaty Park: A Place of Peace
Photographed By Don Morfe, May 16, 2015
1. Penn Treaty Park: A Place of Peace Marker
Inscription.
Penn Treaty Park: A Place of Peace. . The subject of the Great Treaty has always held a special place in the hearts and minds of Pennsylvanians, especially those in the area surrounding the legendary site. When the Great Elm blew down in 1810, the land upon which the treaty was made had no marker of the event. The Penn Society erected an obelisk to mark the spot of the tree in 1827. Later, the land was appropriated for public use as a preservation landmark. Members of the Kensington community sought to have the area dedicated as a park; the dedication ceremony has promoted proper care of the park. The park changed hands twice before becoming part of the Fairmount Park System in 1954. In 1987, the community came together once again to fulfill their dreams for the park and to make it a beautiful place to enjoy the peace Penn made there over 300 years ago.
The subject of the Great Treaty has always held a special place in the hearts and minds of Pennsylvanians, especially those in the area surrounding the legendary site. When the Great Elm blew down in 1810, the land upon which the treaty was made had no marker of the event. The Penn Society erected an obelisk to mark the spot of the tree in 1827. Later, the land was appropriated for public use as a preservation landmark. Members of the Kensington community sought to have the area dedicated as a park; the dedication ceremony has promoted proper care of the park. The park changed hands twice before becoming part of the Fairmount Park System in 1954. In 1987, the community came together once again to fulfill their dreams for the park and to make it a beautiful place to enjoy the peace Penn made there over 300 years ago.
Location. 39° 58.009′ N, 75° 7.718′ W. Marker is in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, in Philadelphia County. It is in Fishtown. Marker is on North Beach Street. The marker is at the base of the William Penn statue. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Philadelphia PA 19125, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this
Credits. This page was last revised on February 2, 2023. It was originally submitted on May 19, 2015, by Don Morfe of Baltimore, Maryland. This page has been viewed 324 times since then and 16 times this year. Photos:1, 2, 3. submitted on May 19, 2015, by Don Morfe of Baltimore, Maryland. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
