William Penn Annex East in Philadelphia in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
John F. Kennedy
Photographed by Beverly Pfingsten, July 5, 2008
1. John F. Kennedy Marker
stood here when he
delivered his address on the
independence of nations
July 4th, 1962
This tablet placed
by the City of Philadelphia
June 29, 1964 James H. J. Tate, Mayor
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Government & Politics • War, Cold. In addition, it is included in the Former U.S. Presidents: #35 John F. Kennedy series list. A significant historical month for this entry is June 1916.
Location. 39° 56.943′ N, 75° 8.998′ W. Marker is in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, in Philadelphia County. It is in William Penn Annex East. It is on Chestnut Street, on the right when traveling east. Marker is on the pavement near the statue of George Washington near Independence Hall. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Philadelphia PA 19106, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Southeast Pennsylvania. It is also in the American Northeast and in the Mid-Atlantic. Globally, it is in North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Haudenosaunee (Iroquois) Confederacy, New Netherland, and one of the original Thirteen Colonies.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Abraham Lincoln (here, next to this marker); Independence Hall (a few steps from this marker); Memorial to the Soldiers and Patriots of the Revolution (a few steps from this marker); Old City Hall / Independence Hall / Congress Hall (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Old City Hall / Independence Hall / Congress Hall
this page online
Another marker is no longer nearby. Independence Hall (was within shouting distance of this marker but has been permanently removed).
Also see . . . John Fitzgerald Kennedy at FindAGrave.com. (Submitted on July 21, 2011, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.)
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, July 25, 2017
2. John F. Kennedy Marker
Photographed by Beverly Pfingsten, July 5, 2008
3. Statue of George Washington
Kennedy marker is on the left of the statue.
Credits. This page was last revised on February 28, 2026. It was originally submitted on July 17, 2008, by Bill Pfingsten of Bel Air, Maryland. This page has been viewed 1,626 times since then and 25 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on July 17, 2008, by Bill Pfingsten of Bel Air, Maryland. 2. submitted on July 25, 2017, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. 3. submitted on July 17, 2008, by Bill Pfingsten of Bel Air, Maryland.
