Society Hill in Philadelphia in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

The Home of John Penn

Photographed By J. J. Prats, May 14, 2010

1. The Home of John Penn Marker

Inscription. On this site was the home 1766-1771 of John Penn 1726–1795, last colonial governor of Pennsylvania, son of Richard Penn and grandson of William Penn, the founder. Also the home 1771–1810 of Benjamin Chew 1722–1810, last colonial Chief Justice of Pennsylvania.

Erected 1932 by Pennsylvania Historical Commission and the Colonial Dames of America, Chapter II, Philadelphia.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Colonial Era. In addition, it is included in the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission, and the The Colonial Dames of America, National Society of series lists. A significant historical year for this entry is 1795.

Location. 39° 56.75′ N, 75° 8.805′ W. Marker is in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, in Philadelphia County. It is in Society Hill. Marker is on South 3rd Street north of Spruce Street, on the left when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 242 South 3rd 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. The Home of Juan de Miralles (here, next to this marker); Powel House (here, next to this marker); Philadelphia Society for the Preservation of Landmarks (here, next to this marker); The House of Samuel Powel

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(a few steps from this marker); Interred in this church yard are the mortal remains of General Thomas Proctor (within shouting distance of this marker); John Bankson Palmer (within shouting distance of this marker); “Common Sense” (within shouting distance of this marker); Old St. Joseph's National Shrine (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Philadelphia.

Also see . . . John Penn, 1725—1795, Penn University Archives & Records Center. (Submitted on August 11, 2019.)

Site of the Home of John Penn image. Click for full size.

Photographed By J. J. Prats, May 14, 2010

2. Site of the Home of John Penn

This brass tablet is between the windows below the Juan de Miralles tablet (which see). The Samuel Powel house (which see) can be seen next door.

Site of the Home of John Penn and of Juan de Miralles image. Click for full size.

Photographed By J. J. Prats, May 14, 2010

3. Site of the Home of John Penn and of Juan de Miralles

National Park Service, Thomas Stone National Historic Site, January 6, 2019

4. The Home of John Penn Marker

Viewing marker from the east.

List of Visible Markers image. Click for full size.

National Park Service, Thomas Stone National Historic Site, January 6, 2019

5. List of Visible Markers

Credits. This page was last revised on February 2, 2023. It was originally submitted on May 23, 2010, by J. J. Prats of Powell, Ohio. This page has been viewed 895 times since then and 28 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on May 23, 2010, by J. J. Prats of Powell, Ohio. 4. submitted on August 11, 2019. 5. submitted on August 12, 2019.