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Historical Markers and War Memorials in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania

 
Clickable Map of Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania and Immediately Adjacent Jurisdictions image/svg+xml 2019-10-06 U.S. Census Bureau, Abe.suleiman; Lokal_Profil; HMdb.org; J.J.Prats/dc:title> https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Usa_counties_large.svg Philadelphia County, PA (1659) Bucks County, PA (270) Delaware County, PA (283) Montgomery County, PA (266) Burlington County, NJ (331) Camden County, NJ (187) Gloucester County, NJ (55)  PhiladelphiaCounty(1659) Philadelphia County (1659)  BucksCounty(270) Bucks County (270)  DelawareCounty(283) Delaware County (283)  MontgomeryCounty(266) Montgomery County (266)  BurlingtonCountyNew Jersey(331) Burlington County (331)  CamdenCounty(187) Camden County (187)  GloucesterCounty(55) Gloucester County (55)
Philadelphia is the county seat for Philadelphia County
Adjacent to Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania
      Bucks County (270)  
      Delaware County (283)  
      Montgomery County (266)  
      Burlington County, New Jersey (331)  
      Camden County, New Jersey (187)  
      Gloucester County, New Jersey (55)  
 
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401 Pennsylvania, Philadelphia County, Philadelphia, Gayborhood — Bailey Bldng
On Chestnut Street (County Road 3008) just east of South 13th Street, on the right when traveling east.
402 Pennsylvania, Philadelphia County, Philadelphia, Gayborhood — Brearley's Garden
On Pine Street just west of South 11th Street, on the left when traveling east.
403 Pennsylvania, Philadelphia County, Philadelphia, Gayborhood — Clara WardClara Ward Singers — 🎼 —
On South Broad Street (Pennsylvania Route 611) at Locust Street, on the right when traveling north on South Broad Street.
404 Pennsylvania, Philadelphia County, Philadelphia, Gayborhood — Edith "Edie" WindsorJune 20, 1929 - September 12, 2017
On South 13th Street north of Locust Street, on the right when traveling north.
405 Pennsylvania, Philadelphia County, Philadelphia, Gayborhood — Francis JohnsonBlack Virtuoso, Composer, Bandleader — Born Free in Philadelphia —
On Locust Street just east of South Juniper Street, on the right when traveling east.
406 Pennsylvania, Philadelphia County, Philadelphia, Gayborhood — Gene Shay🎼
On South Broad Street (Pennsylvania Route 611) just south of Locust Street, on the right when traveling north.
407 Pennsylvania, Philadelphia County, Philadelphia, Gayborhood — Historical Society of Pennsylvania
On Locust Street.
408 Pennsylvania, Philadelphia County, Philadelphia, Gayborhood — Joel Dorn1942 - 2007 — 🎼 —
On South Broad Street (Pennsylvania Route 611) just south of Locust Street, on the right when traveling north.
409 Pennsylvania, Philadelphia County, Philadelphia, Gayborhood — John E. Fryer, M.D.(1937-2003)
On South 13th Street north of Locust Street, on the right when traveling north.
410 Pennsylvania, Philadelphia County, Philadelphia, Gayborhood — Louis I. Kahn Park / How this site became Louis I. Kahn Park
On Pine Street just west of South 11th Street, on the left when traveling east.
411 Pennsylvania, Philadelphia County, Philadelphia, Gayborhood — Meta V.W. Fuller(1877-1968)
On S. 12th Street.
412 Pennsylvania, Philadelphia County, Philadelphia, Gayborhood — New Century Guild
On Locust Street.
413 Pennsylvania, Philadelphia County, Philadelphia, Gayborhood — Oldest Photograph
On Chestnut Street at South Juniper Street, on the right when traveling north on Chestnut Street.
414 Pennsylvania, Philadelphia County, Philadelphia, Gayborhood — On this block in 1899
On Walnut Street (County Road 3006) at South 12th Street, on the right when traveling west on Walnut Street.
415 Pennsylvania, Philadelphia County, Philadelphia, Gayborhood — On this block in 1902
On Walnut Street (County Road 3006) near South Watts Street, on the right when traveling west.
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416 Pennsylvania, Philadelphia County, Philadelphia, Gayborhood — Philadelphia Gay News
On South 13th Street just south of Locust Street, on the right when traveling north.
417 Pennsylvania, Philadelphia County, Philadelphia, Gayborhood — Philadelphia Sketch Club
On South Camac Street.
418 Pennsylvania, Philadelphia County, Philadelphia, Gayborhood — Pride and ProgressMural by Ann Northrop — City of Philadelphia MuralArts Program —
On South Juniper Street at Manning Street, on the left when traveling south on South Juniper Street.
419 Pennsylvania, Philadelphia County, Philadelphia, Gayborhood — The Plastic Club
On South Camac Street just north of Manning Street, on the left when traveling south.
420 Pennsylvania, Philadelphia County, Philadelphia, Gayborhood — The S·S·White · Dental Manufacturing CompanyIncorporated A·D·1881 — Founded by Samuel·S·White, A·D·1844 —
On 12th Street south of Walnut Street, on the left when traveling south.
421 Pennsylvania, Philadelphia County, Philadelphia, Gayborhood — Thomas Eakins
On Chestnut Street (County Road 3008) just west of South Juniper Street, on the right when traveling east.
422 Pennsylvania, Philadelphia County, Philadelphia, Gayborhood — Thomas R. Kline School of LawDrexel University
On Chestnut Street (County Road 3008) just west of South 12th Street, on the right when traveling east.
423 Pennsylvania, Philadelphia County, Philadelphia, Gayborhood — Vincent Montana, Jr.🎼
On South Broad Street (Pennsylvania Route 611) at Back Place, on the right when traveling north on South Broad Street.
424 Pennsylvania, Philadelphia County, Philadelphia, Gayborhood — William Still(1821-1902)
On S. 12th Street.
425 Pennsylvania, Philadelphia County, Philadelphia, Gayborhood — Women's PA. Society for the Prevention of Cruelty for Animals
On Chestnut Street (County Road 3008) just east of South Juniper Street, on the left when traveling east.
426 Pennsylvania, Philadelphia County, Philadelphia, Germantown — Battle of Germantown Monument
On Germantown Avenue, on the left when traveling north.
427 Pennsylvania, Philadelphia County, Philadelphia, Germantown — Birth • Brokenness • Healing • TransformationDedicated June 17, 2023
On Germantown Avenue south of West Washington Lane (County Road 4007), on the right when traveling south.
428 Pennsylvania, Philadelphia County, Philadelphia, Germantown — Ebenezer Maxwell Mansion
On W. Tulpehocken Street at Greene Street, on the left when traveling west on W. Tulpehocken Street.
429 Pennsylvania, Philadelphia County, Philadelphia, Germantown — John S. Trower1849 - 1911
On Germantown Avenue just north of West Chelten Avenue, on the right when traveling south.
430 Pennsylvania, Philadelphia County, Philadelphia, Germantown — Johnson House Historic Site6300 Germantown Avenue
On Germantown Avenue (County Road 4007) north of West Washington Lane (County Road 4007), on the right when traveling south.
431 Pennsylvania, Philadelphia County, Philadelphia, Germantown — Ora Washington(1899 – 1971)
On Germantown Avenue west of Herman Street, on the left when traveling north.
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432 Pennsylvania, Philadelphia County, Philadelphia, Germantown — The Johnson House
On Germantown Avenue at Washington Lane, on the right when traveling south on Germantown Avenue.
433 Pennsylvania, Philadelphia County, Philadelphia, Germantown — The Tulpehocken Station Historic District
On West Tulpehocken Street south of Greene Street, on the left when traveling west.
434 Pennsylvania, Philadelphia County, Philadelphia, Germantown — Wissahickon Boys Club
On West Coulter Street.
435 Pennsylvania, Philadelphia County, Philadelphia, Girard Estates — Stephen Girard (1750 -1831)
On West Shunk Street.
436 Pennsylvania, Philadelphia County, Philadelphia, Glenwood — Baker Bowl National League Park
On North Broad Street.
437 Pennsylvania, Philadelphia County, Philadelphia, Glenwood — Civil Rights Mural
On Germantown Avenue at West Monmouth Street, on the right when traveling south on Germantown Avenue.
438 Pennsylvania, Philadelphia County, Philadelphia, Glenwood — The Underground Rail Road / Fair Hill Burial Ground
On Germantown Avenue at West Stella Street, on the left when traveling north on Germantown Avenue.
439 Pennsylvania, Philadelphia County, Philadelphia, Graduate Hospital — Christian Street YMCA
440 Pennsylvania, Philadelphia County, Philadelphia, Graduate Hospital — First African Baptist Church
On South 16th Street at Christian Street on South 16th Street.
441 Pennsylvania, Philadelphia County, Philadelphia, Graduate Hospital — Hotel Brotherhood USA
On Bainbridge Street east of South 16th Street, on the left when traveling east.
442 Pennsylvania, Philadelphia County, Philadelphia, Graduate Hospital — Jack and Jill of America Foundation
On Christian Street.
443 Pennsylvania, Philadelphia County, Philadelphia, Graduate Hospital — John C. Asbury(1862-1941)
On Christian Street.
444 Pennsylvania, Philadelphia County, Philadelphia, Graduate Hospital — Marian Anderson
On Fitzwater Street.
445 Pennsylvania, Philadelphia County, Philadelphia, Graduate Hospital — Marian Anderson House762 South Martin Street
On Martin Street just north of Catharine Street, on the left when traveling north.
446 Pennsylvania, Philadelphia County, Philadelphia, Graduate Hospital — Mercy Hospital
On South 17th Street at Fitzwater Street on South 17th Street.
447 Pennsylvania, Philadelphia County, Philadelphia, Graduate Hospital — Tindley Temple — United Methodist Church Registered Historic Site No. 434 —
On South Broad Street.
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448 Pennsylvania, Philadelphia County, Philadelphia, Graduate Hospital — Union Local 274, American Federation of Musicians
On South Broad Street.
449 Pennsylvania, Philadelphia County, Philadelphia, Greenwich Island — "Smokin' Joe" FrazierJanuary 12, 1944 - November 7, 2011
On Pattison Avenue at South 11th Street, on the left when traveling west on Pattison Avenue.
450 Pennsylvania, Philadelphia County, Philadelphia, Greenwich Island — Connie MackMr. Baseball — 1862 - 1956 —
On Citizens Bank Way, 0.1 miles north of Pattision Avenue, on the left when traveling north.
451 Pennsylvania, Philadelphia County, Philadelphia, Greenwich Island — Following the last out of the 2003 season…
On Pattison Avenue west of South 11th Street, on the right when traveling west.
452 Pennsylvania, Philadelphia County, Philadelphia, Greenwich Island — Hundreds of youth from the area…
On Pattison Avenue west of South 11th Street. Reported missing.
453 Pennsylvania, Philadelphia County, Philadelphia, Greenwich Island — Joe Brown
On Pattison Avenue, 0.1 miles east of South Broad Street, on the right when traveling west.
454 Pennsylvania, Philadelphia County, Philadelphia, Greenwich Island — Joe Brown
On Pattison Avenue, 0.1 miles west of South 11th Street.
455 Pennsylvania, Philadelphia County, Philadelphia, Greenwich Island — Philadelphia Veterans StadiumApril 4, 1971
On Pattison Avenue west of South 11th Street, on the right when traveling west.
456 Pennsylvania, Philadelphia County, Philadelphia, Greenwich Island — Rear Admiral George W. MelvilleEngineer in Chief, U. S. Navy 1887-1905 — Father of NAVSSES —
On South Broad Street, 0.1 miles south of Intrepid Avenue, on the right when traveling south.
457 Pennsylvania, Philadelphia County, Philadelphia, Greenwich Island — The Army/Navy College Football Classic
On Pattison Avenue, 0.1 miles west of South 11th Street, on the right when traveling west. Reported missing.
458 Pennsylvania, Philadelphia County, Philadelphia, Greenwich Island — The Philadelphia Catholic League football playoffs
On Phillies Drive west of South 11th Street, on the right when traveling east.
459 Pennsylvania, Philadelphia County, Philadelphia, Greenwich Island — The Philadelphia Stars
On Pattison Avenue, 0.1 miles west of South 11th Street, on the right when traveling west. Reported missing.
460 Pennsylvania, Philadelphia County, Philadelphia, Greenwich Island — The Phillies played at Veterans Stadium, 1971-2003.
On Pattison Avenue, 0.1 miles west of South 11th Street, on the right when traveling west.
461 Pennsylvania, Philadelphia County, Philadelphia, Greenwich Island — Veterans Memorial
On Pattison Avenue, 0.1 miles east of South Broad Street, on the right when traveling west.
462 Pennsylvania, Philadelphia County, Philadelphia, Greenwich Island — Veterans Stadium
On Pattison Avenue, 0.1 miles east of South Broad Street, on the right when traveling west.
463 Pennsylvania, Philadelphia County, Philadelphia, Greenwich Island — Veterans Stadium hosted many concerts…
On Hartranft Street, 0.1 miles west of South 11th Street, on the right when traveling east.
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464 Pennsylvania, Philadelphia County, Philadelphia, Greenwich Island — Veterans Stadium Liberty Bell
On Pattison Avenue at South 11th Street, on the left when traveling west on Pattison Avenue.
465 Pennsylvania, Philadelphia County, Philadelphia, Greenwich Island — Veterans Stadium was home to the Eagles…
On Pattison Avenue west of South 11th Street, on the right when traveling west.
466 Pennsylvania, Philadelphia County, Philadelphia, Haddington — Crystal Bird Fauset
On Vine Street.
467 Pennsylvania, Philadelphia County, Philadelphia, Haddington — Rev. Isaac Leeser(1806-1868)
On Market Street at S. 55th Street on Market Street.
468 Pennsylvania, Philadelphia County, Philadelphia, Harrowgate — Veterans Memorial
On Kensington Avenue at East Schiller Street, on the right when traveling east on Kensington Avenue.
469 Pennsylvania, Philadelphia County, Philadelphia, Hartranft — O'Connor Plaza
On Polett Walk at Liacouras Walk, on the right when traveling east on Polett Walk.
470 Pennsylvania, Philadelphia County, Philadelphia, Hartranft — Russell H. Conwell
On Liacouras Walk just south of Polett Walk, on the right when traveling north.
471 Pennsylvania, Philadelphia County, Philadelphia, Haverford North — Freedom Now Rally
On 40th Street at Lancaster Ave and Haverford Ave on 40th Street.
472 Pennsylvania, Philadelphia County, Philadelphia, Haverford North — Laura Wheeler Waring(1887-1948)
On North 43rd Street.
473 Pennsylvania, Philadelphia County, Philadelphia, Haverford North — Muhammad's Temple of Islam #12
On Lancaster Avenue at Brooklyn Street, on the right when traveling east on Lancaster Avenue.
474 Pennsylvania, Philadelphia County, Philadelphia, Hawthorne — Object for Expression2012 — Warren Holzman —
On Catharine Street just west of South 12th Street, on the right when traveling west.
475 Pennsylvania, Philadelphia County, Philadelphia, Hawthorne — Martin Luther King Plaza
On Fitzwater Street at South 13th Street, on the right when traveling east on Fitzwater Street.
476 Pennsylvania, Philadelphia County, Philadelphia, Hawthorne — Nathaniel Hawthorne Public School
On South 12th Street just north of Fitzwater Street, on the right when traveling south.
477 Pennsylvania, Philadelphia County, Philadelphia, Hawthorne — Standard Theatre
On South Street just east of 12th Street.
478 Pennsylvania, Philadelphia County, Philadelphia, Holmesburg — Pennypack Creek Bridge
On Frankford Avenue (U.S. 13) at Solly Avenue on Frankford Avenue.
479 Pennsylvania, Philadelphia County, Philadelphia, Holmesburg — Tidal Delaware Water Trail
On North Delaware Avenue, 0.2 miles west of Linden Avenue, on the left when traveling west.
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480 Pennsylvania, Philadelphia County, Philadelphia, Holmesburg — TorresdaleDelaware River Trail
On Linden Avenue at State Road, on the right when traveling south on Linden Avenue.
481 Pennsylvania, Philadelphia County, Philadelphia, Holmesburg — Torresdale / HolmesburgDelaware River Trail
On Pennypack Path, 0.5 miles south of State Road, on the right when traveling east.
482 Pennsylvania, Philadelphia County, Philadelphia, Hunting Park — Prince Hall Grand Lodge
On North Broad Street.
483 Pennsylvania, Philadelphia County, Philadelphia, Kensington — Charles Allen Smith
On F Street at Potter Street, on the right when traveling south on F Street.
484 Pennsylvania, Philadelphia County, Philadelphia, Kingsessing — An Orchard in the City
On Bartram Drive north of South 56th Street, on the right when traveling north.
485 Pennsylvania, Philadelphia County, Philadelphia, Kingsessing — Arbor
Near Bartram Drive south of Harley Avenue, on the right when traveling north.
486 Pennsylvania, Philadelphia County, Philadelphia, Kingsessing — Bartram's Boxes
Near Bartram Drive south of Harley Avenue, on the right when traveling north.
487 Pennsylvania, Philadelphia County, Philadelphia, Kingsessing — Bartram's GardenThe Welcome Society of Pennsylvania
Near Bartram Drive south of Harley Avenue, on the right when traveling north.
488 Pennsylvania, Philadelphia County, Philadelphia, Kingsessing — Dialogue with Nature: The Bartram Contribution
Near Bartram Drive south of Harley Avenue, on the right when traveling north.
489 Pennsylvania, Philadelphia County, Philadelphia, Kingsessing — Dialogue with Nature: The Bartram Contribution
Near Bartram Drive south of Harley Avenue, on the right when traveling north.
490 Pennsylvania, Philadelphia County, Philadelphia, Kingsessing — Ginkgo
Near Bartram Drive south of Harley Avenue, on the right when traveling north.
491 Pennsylvania, Philadelphia County, Philadelphia, Kingsessing — Industrial DevelopmentThen & Now
Near South 56th Street east of Eastwick Avenue, on the right when traveling east.
492 Pennsylvania, Philadelphia County, Philadelphia, Kingsessing — John Bartram(1699-1777)
On Harley Avenue at Lindberg Blvd. on Harley Avenue.
493 Pennsylvania, Philadelphia County, Philadelphia, Kingsessing — John Bartram (1699 - 1777)
Near Bartram Drive south of Harley Avenue, on the right when traveling north.
494 Pennsylvania, Philadelphia County, Philadelphia, Kingsessing — Newkirk Viaduct
Near Botanic Avenue north of South 49th Street, on the right when traveling north.
495 Pennsylvania, Philadelphia County, Philadelphia, Kingsessing — Newkirk Viaduct Monument
Near South 49th Street at Botanic Avenue, on the right when traveling west. Reported unreadable.
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496 Pennsylvania, Philadelphia County, Philadelphia, Kingsessing — Welcome to Philadelphia's River Garden
On Bartram Drive at Harley Avenue, on the right when traveling north on Bartram Drive.
497 Pennsylvania, Philadelphia County, Philadelphia, Kingsessing — William Bartram (1739 - 1823)
Near Bartram Drive south of Harley Avenue, on the right when traveling north.
498 Pennsylvania, Philadelphia County, Philadelphia, Kingsessing — Yellowwood
Near Bartram Drive south of Harley Avenue, on the right when traveling north.
499 Pennsylvania, Philadelphia County, Philadelphia, La Salle University — The McHale Crossway and Plaza
On North 20th Street north of West Clarkson Avenue, on the right when traveling north.
500 Pennsylvania, Philadelphia County, Philadelphia, Logan Square — "Government of the People."
On North Broad Street (Pennsylvania Route 611) at John F. Kennedy Boulevard (Pennsylvania Route 611), on the right when traveling south on North Broad Street.

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