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

John J. McDermott

(1891-1971)

Photographed By Don Morfe, May 17, 2015

1. John J. McDermott Marker

Inscription. In 1911 at the Chicago Golf Club, 19-year-old McDermott became the first American to win the US Open. He successfully defended his title the following year. One of the world’s top golfers between 1910 and 1914, he helped to popularize the game in this country. His career was cut short due to illness and he retired in 1914. This is his childhood neighborhood, where he caddied and learned to play at the Aronimink Golf Club, once located here.

Erected 2014 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 1911.

Location. 39° 56.519′ N, 75° 13.099′ W. Marker is in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, in Philadelphia County. It is in University City. Marker is on S. 51st Street. The marker is in front of The Free Library of Philadelphia, Kingsessing Branch. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1201 South 51st Street, Philadelphia PA 19143, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Built c. 1930 (approx. 0.4 miles away); World War I Memorial (approx. half a mile away); Philadelphia College of Pharmacy and Science (approx. 0.6 miles away);

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John Bartram (approx. 0.6 miles away); Newkirk Viaduct (approx. 0.6 miles away); Gettysburg Stone (approx. 0.6 miles away); Newkirk Viaduct Monument (approx. 0.6 miles away); Built c. 1901 (approx. 0.7 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Philadelphia.

Photographed By Don Morfe, May 17, 2015

2. John J. McDermott Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on February 2, 2023. It was originally submitted on May 20, 2015, by Don Morfe of Baltimore, Maryland. This page has been viewed 338 times since then and 11 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on May 20, 2015, by Don Morfe of Baltimore, Maryland. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.