Lower Merion Township near Narberth in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

John Dickinson

(1732-1808)

Photographed By Keith S Smith, September 11, 2013

1. John Dickinson Marker

Inscription. Statesman, author. In influential writings, 1765-74, argued against British policies. Later, as a member, Continental Congress, 1774-76, favored conciliation and opposed the Declaration of Independence; nonetheless, served the patriot cause as colonel, 1st Philadelphia Battalion. President, Pa. Supreme Executive Council, 1782-85. Delegate, U.S. Constitutional Convention, 1787; a strong supporter of the Constitution. Deeded land to Merion Meeting, 1801-04.

Erected 2001 by Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Patriots & Patriotism • War, US Revolutionary. In addition, it is included in the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1787.

Location. 40° 0.515′ N, 75° 15.147′ W. Marker is near Narberth, Pennsylvania, in Montgomery County. It is in Lower Merion Township. Marker is at the intersection of Montgomery Avenue and Haverford Avenue, on the right when traveling west on Montgomery Avenue. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 597 Montgomery Ave, Narberth PA 19072, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within one mile of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Early Tavern (within shouting distance of this marker); Philadelphia and Columbia Railway

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(about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Merion Friends Meeting House (about 700 feet away); Merion Friends Meeting (approx. 0.2 miles away); Washington's Army Encampment (approx. 0.2 miles away); James A. Bland (approx. ¾ mile away); Bala Cynwyd World War I Memorial (approx. one mile away); The Philadelphia & Columbia Railroad (approx. 1.1 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Narberth.

Also see . . .
1. Biography of John Dickinson. (Submitted on September 12, 2013, by Keith S Smith of West Chester, Pennsylvania.)
2. John Dickinson - Wikipedia. (Submitted on September 12, 2013, by Keith S Smith of West Chester, Pennsylvania.)
3. John Dickinson at FindAGrave.com. (Submitted on September 18, 2013, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.)

John Dickinson Marker - Roadside image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Keith S Smith, September 11, 2013

2. John Dickinson Marker - Roadside

John Dickinson image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Allen C. Browne, July 17, 2018

3. John Dickinson

This 1770 portrait of John Dickenson (1732-1808) by Charles Willson Peale was lent to the National Portrait Gallery in Washington DC, by The Philadelphia History Museum at the Atwater Kent.

Credits. This page was last revised on February 7, 2023. It was originally submitted on September 12, 2013, by Keith S Smith of West Chester, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 760 times since then and 42 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on September 12, 2013, by Keith S Smith of West Chester, Pennsylvania. 3. submitted on October 10, 2020, by Allen C. Browne of Silver Spring, Maryland. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.