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

Rose Garden

Photographed By Beverly Pfingsten, July 5, 2008

1. Rose Garden Marker

Inscription. Thomas Jefferson wrote that of all the countries in the world, America was where "the noblest gardens may be made without expense..."

To commemorate the signers of the Declaration of Independence and the U. S. Constitution, the Daughters of the American Revolution have donated funds to plant the rose beds just ahead.

The National Park Service maintains the Rose Garden and adjacent grounds.

Erected by National Park Service, U.S. Department of the Interior; Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR).

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Fraternal or Sororal Organizations • Horticulture & Forestry • Parks & Recreational Areas • War, US Revolutionary. In addition, it is included in the Daughters of the American Revolution, the Former U.S. Presidents: #03 Thomas Jefferson, and the Signers of the Declaration of Independence series lists.

Location. 39° 56.844′ N, 75° 8.933′ W. Marker is in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, in Philadelphia County. It is in Society Hill. Marker is on Walnut Street, on the left when traveling west. Marker is between 4th and 5th Streets. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Philadelphia PA 19106, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other

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markers are within walking distance of this marker. Insurance Company of North America (within shouting distance of this marker); Secretary of the Navy’s Office Site (within shouting distance of this marker); Robert Morris (within shouting distance of this marker); Robert Morris (1734 - 1806) (within shouting distance of this marker); Surgeons’ Hall Site (within shouting distance of this marker); Original Cobblestone (within shouting distance of this marker); James Madison 4th President lived here (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); A Working-Class House in the Capital City (about 300 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Philadelphia.

Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), December 17, 2022

2. Rose Garden Marker

The Rose Garden image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Beverly Pfingsten, July 5, 2008

3. The Rose Garden

A very quiet and peaceful area in the midst of an otherwise busy and touristy area

Photographed By Beverly Pfingsten, July 5, 2008

4. Rose Garden

Credits. This page was last revised on May 6, 2023. It was originally submitted on July 13, 2008, by Bill Pfingsten of Bel Air, Maryland. This page has been viewed 1,075 times since then and 18 times this year. Last updated on May 4, 2023, by Carolyn Sanders of Plano, Texas. Photos: 1. submitted on July 13, 2008, by Bill Pfingsten of Bel Air, Maryland. 2. submitted on December 22, 2022, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. 3, 4. submitted on July 13, 2008, by Bill Pfingsten of Bel Air, Maryland. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.