Old City in Philadelphia in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Friends Meeting
Erected 1954 by Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Cemeteries & Burial Sites • Churches & Religion • Colonial Era. In addition, it is included in the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission, and the Quakerism series lists. A significant historical year for this entry is 1804.
Location. 39° 57.136′ N, 75° 8.748′ W. Marker is in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, in Philadelphia County. It is in Old City. Marker is on Arch Street, on the left when traveling west. Marker is between 3rd and 4th 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 markers are within walking distance of this marker. Arch Street Meeting House (a few steps from this marker); Arch Street Friends (a few steps from this marker); a different marker also named Arch Street Meeting House (a few steps from this marker); a different marker also named Arch Street Meeting House (a few steps from this marker); A Revolutionary Religion / Betsy Ross / Arch Street Meeting House (within shouting distance of this marker); Samuel Nicholas Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); What is Quakerism? (within shouting distance of this marker); History of the Philadelphia Fire Department Mural Project (within shouting distance of this marker). 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 19, 2008, by Bill Pfingsten of Bel Air, Maryland. This page has been viewed 960 times since then and 23 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on July 19, 2008, by Bill Pfingsten of Bel Air, Maryland.