Society Hill in Philadelphia in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Manuel Torres
1764–1822
Photographed By Beverly Pfingsten, July 5, 2008
1. Manuel Torres Marker
In Memory of
Manuel Torres, 1764–1822.
As minister of the Republic of Columbia
He was the first Latin American Diplomatic representative in the United States of America
Tribute from the Government of Colombia and from Philadelphia descendants of his friends.
July 20, 1926.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Hispanic Americans. A significant historical month for this entry is July 1763.
Location. 39° 56.747′ N, 75° 8.899′ W. Marker is in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, in Philadelphia County. It is in Society Hill. Marker is at the intersection of 4th Street and St. James Place, on the right when traveling south on 4th Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: 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. Old St. Mary's (here, next to this marker); “The Place You Tread is Holy Ground-” (here, next to this marker); Honor the Immortal Dead (here, next to this marker); Old St. Mary Cemetery (here, next to this marker); Old St. Mary’s Roman Catholic Church (a few steps from this marker); Barry (a few steps from this marker); Caspar Wistar (a few steps from this marker); Philosophić et Scientić Domus (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Philadelphia.
Related markers.
this page online
Also see . . . Manuel Torres: The Franklin of the Southern World by Anne Arsenault. (Submitted on August 8, 2019.)
National Park Service, Thomas Stone National Historic Site, January 5, 2019
2. Manuel Torres Marker
National Park Service, Thomas Stone National Historic Site, January 5, 2019
3. Markers at Old St. Mary’s Church
Credits. This page was last revised on February 2, 2023. It was originally submitted on July 13, 2008, by Bill Pfingsten of Bel Air, Maryland. This page has been viewed 2,585 times since then and 23 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on July 13, 2008, by Bill Pfingsten of Bel Air, Maryland. 2, 3. submitted on August 8, 2019.
