Washington Square West in Philadelphia in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

Benjamin Banneker Institute

Photographed By Don Morfe, April 15, 2015

1. Benjamin Banneker Institute Marker

Inscription. Founded here in 1854 and dedicated to the literary betterment of African Americans, this school was named for a Black astronomer and mathematician who published an almanac and helped survey Washington, D.C.

Erected 1991 by Pennsylvania Historical & Museum Commission.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: African Americans • Education. In addition, it is included in the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1854.

Location. 39° 56.672′ N, 75° 9.593′ W. Marker is in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, in Philadelphia County. It is in Washington Square West. Marker is on S. 11th Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 409 S 11th Street, Philadelphia PA 19147, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Louis I. Kahn Park / How this site became Louis I. Kahn Park (within shouting distance of this marker); Brearley's Garden (within shouting distance of this marker); Jacob C. White Jr. (within shouting distance of this marker); Charles T. Mitchell, Jr. Park (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Giovanni's Room (about 400 feet away); Henry George

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(about 500 feet away); St. Peter Claver Catholic Church (about 500 feet away); Elizabeth Taylor Greenfield (about 500 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Philadelphia.

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Photographed By Don Morfe, April 15, 2015

2. Benjamin Banneker Institute

Credits. This page was last revised on February 2, 2023. It was originally submitted on April 20, 2015, by Don Morfe of Baltimore, Maryland. This page has been viewed 686 times since then and 66 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on April 20, 2015, by Don Morfe of Baltimore, Maryland. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.