Penn's Landing in Philadelphia in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
U.S.S. United States
Erected 1983 by Pennsylvania Historical & Museum Commission.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: War of 1812 • Waterways & Vessels. In addition, it is included in the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission series list. A significant historical month for this entry is May 1944.
Location. 39° 56.487′ N, 75° 8.459′ W. Marker is in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, in Philadelphia County. It is in Penn's Landing. Marker is on South Columbus Blvd. The marker is located on the driveway of the Chart House Restaurant and next to the dock of the Spirit of Philadelphia. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 611 S Chris Columbus Blvd, 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. Mason-Dixon Survey (about 800 feet away, measured in a direct line); Cruiser Olympia - Submarine Becuna (approx. 0.2 miles away); Stephen Decatur (approx. 0.2 miles away); Tồ Quốc Ghi O'n (approx. 0.2 miles away); Tracings from the National Vietnam Veterans Memorial (approx. 0.2 miles away); POW★MIA (approx. 0.2 miles away); Corporal Michael J. Crescenz (approx. 0.2 miles away); Philadelphia Vietnam Veterans Memorial (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Philadelphia.
Also see . . . American sailors humiliate their English counterparts in ship-to-ship battle. A brief synopsis of the USS United States vs. HMS Macedonian battle by the National Park Service: After capturing the British frigate Macedonian in a brutal engagement, Stephen Decatur and his crew came home to a hero’s welcome, sharing $300,000 in prize money. Though strategically insignificant, the loss of the Macedonian was a major blow to the Royal Navy’s prestige and aura of invincibility. (Submitted on May 20, 2015.)
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 410 times since then and 14 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on May 19, 2015, by Don Morfe of Baltimore, Maryland. 4. submitted on May 20, 2015. 5. submitted on December 5, 2015, by Allen C. Browne of Silver Spring, Maryland. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.