Doylestown in Bucks County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

W. Atlee Burpee

(1858-1915)

Photographed By Don Morfe, July 20, 2015

1. W. Atlee Burpee Marker

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Founder at age 18 of the seed company bearing his name. At Fordhook Farm nearby, he developed Golden Bantam Corn, Bush Lima Beans, Iceberg Lettuce, & other plant varieties. He gave this park to the Borough in honor of his wife Blanche.

Erected 2000 by Pennsylvania Historical & Museum Commission.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Agriculture • Charity & Public Work • Industry & Commerce. In addition, it is included in the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission series list.

Location. 40° 18.653′ N, 75° 7.503′ W. Marker is in Doylestown, Pennsylvania, in Bucks County. Marker is on S. Church Street. The marker is located on the grounds of Burpee Park. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Doylestown PA 18901, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Corporate Business Partner Entrance Courtyard and W.B.U.X. Sculpture Garden (approx. 0.2 miles away); The Site (approx. 0.2 miles away); The Museum (approx. 0.2 miles away); The Expansion

Photographed By Don Morfe, July 20, 2015

2. W. Atlee Burpee Marker

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(approx. 0.2 miles away); Bucks County Jail (approx. 0.2 miles away); Last Hanging (approx. 0.2 miles away); The Mercer Museum (approx. 0.2 miles away); Thinking Green (approx. ¼ mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Doylestown.

Also see . . .
1. W. Atlee Burpee Biography. (Submitted on July 28, 2015, by Bill Pfingsten of Bel Air, Maryland.)
2. Legacy of W. Atlee Burpee. (Submitted on May 12, 2016, by Keith S Smith of West Chester, Pennsylvania.)

Photographed By Don Morfe, July 20, 2015

3. W. Atlee Burpee Marker

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4. W. Atlee Burpee

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on July 27, 2015, by Don Morfe of Baltimore, Maryland. This page has been viewed 482 times since then and 15 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on July 27, 2015, by Don Morfe of Baltimore, Maryland. 4. submitted on May 12, 2016, by Keith S Smith of West Chester, Pennsylvania. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.