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

Francis Hopkinson (Philadelphia Home)

Photographed By Frankie, June 21, 2015

1. Francis Hopkinson (Philadelphia Home) Marker

Inscription. Historic Site Dwelling of 149 Sassafras Street Francis Hopkinson Born Philadelphia 1737 - Died Philadelphia 1791 Signer of the Declaration of Independence Designer of the American Flag Patriot - Jurist - Composer A Gentleman Amateur

Erected 1982 by Placed by P B M 1982.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Arts, Letters, Music • Patriots & Patriotism • War, US Revolutionary. In addition, it is included in the Signers of the Declaration of Independence series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1737.

Location. 39° 57.298′ N, 75° 8.978′ W. Marker is in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, in Philadelphia County. It is in William Penn Annex East. Marker is on Race Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 401 Race Street, 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. Ralph Modjeski (a few steps from this marker); Franklin Square (a few steps from this marker); History of Franklin Square (within shouting distance of this marker); Benjamin Franklin Bridge (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Franklin Square (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line);

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Historic Burial Grounds (about 300 feet away); History of the Fountain (about 300 feet away); Chinatown / Tai Chi (about 300 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Philadelphia.

Credits. This page was last revised on February 2, 2023. It was originally submitted on July 5, 2018. This page has been viewed 271 times since then and 41 times this year. Photo 1. submitted on July 5, 2018. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.