William Penn Annex East in Philadelphia in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

"We shall come to a civil war"

Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., March 22, 2017

1. "We shall come to a civil war" Marker Text

Inscription.

Abigail wrote to her sister in May of 1798 expressing her fears as the political debate heated up over President Adams' policies towards France. Over one thousand men marched in support of Adams on the street outside her window, while rumors spread that men opposed to President Adams and perhaps foreign agents meant to cause public havoc. The mayor placed a guard in front of the President's House and "light horse" troops patrolled to keep order.

Erected by National Park Service.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Government & Politics • Patriots & Patriotism • Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the Former U.S. Presidents: #02 John Adams series list. A significant historical month for this entry is May 1798.

Location. 39° 57.029′ N, 75° 9.001′ W. Marker is in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, in Philadelphia County. It is in William Penn Annex East. Marker is at the intersection of Market Street and South Independence Mall West (6th Street), on the right when traveling east on Market Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 101 Market St, 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. "I am free now" (here, next to this marker); "Burn this treaty to Hell!" (here, next to this

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marker); "An Act respecting fugitives from Justice" (here, next to this marker); Suppressing the Opposition (here, next to this marker); "I will fear no Evil" (here, next to this marker); The opener of the Way (here, next to this marker); The Keeper of the House (here, next to this marker); The House & the People Who Worked & Lived In It (here, next to this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Philadelphia.

More about this marker. The marker is highly reflective and difficult to photograph straight on.

Also see . . .
1. The XYZ Affair and the Quasi-War with France, 1798-1800. (Submitted on March 24, 2017, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)
2. Alien and Sedition Acts (1798). (Submitted on March 24, 2017, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)
3. The United States and the French Revolution, 1789-1799. (Submitted on March 24, 2017, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)
4. John Adams - Key Events. (Submitted on March 24, 2017, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)

"We shall come to a civil war" Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., March 22, 2017

2. "We shall come to a civil war" Marker

Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., March 22, 2017

3. "We shall come to a civil war" Marker

Exhibit on the interior of the east wall of The President's House partial reconstruction (fourth marker from left)

Credits. This page was last revised on February 2, 2023. It was originally submitted on March 24, 2017, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 250 times since then and 9 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on March 24, 2017, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.