Old City in Philadelphia in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Quaker School Site
Independence National Historical Park
Photographed by Beverly Pfingsten, July 5, 2008
1. Quaker School Site Marker
In schools like the one that stood here in the 1700s, Quaker teachers educated all children and servants -- male and female, black and white.
Although Quaker influence over city and state politics declined steadily in the 18th century, their influence in education remained significant.
Erected by National Park Service, U.S. Department of the Interior.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Education • Government & Politics • Notable Buildings. In addition, it is included in the Quakerism series list.
Location. 39° 56.892′ N, 75° 8.843′ W. Marker is in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, in Philadelphia County. It is in Old City. It can be reached from Chestnut Street. Marker is near Carpenters' Hall. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 320 Chestnut St, 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: Quaker Meeting House Site (a few steps from this marker); Carpenters' Hall (a few steps from this marker); a different marker also named Carpenters' Hall (a few steps from this marker); Revolutionary War Patriots (a few steps
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Photographed by Beverly Pfingsten, July 5, 2008
2. Site of Quaker School
Credits. This page was last revised on April 6, 2024. It was originally submitted on July 28, 2008, by Bill Pfingsten of Bel Air, Maryland. This page has been viewed 1,653 times since then and 28 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 28, 2008, by Bill Pfingsten of Bel Air, Maryland.
