Historical Markers and War Memorials in Chester, Pennsylvania
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In appreciation of loyal service rendered in the World War Franklin Fire Company Hanley Hose Company Moyamensing Hook & Ladder Company Good Will Fire Company Felton Fire Company — — Map (db m14950) HM
Whose first act upon landing in the New World, on October 12, 1492 was to give thanks to God for safe deliverance. Presented to the City of Chester in the year of our Lord 1955 by the Italian-American Associations and citizens of Chester and . . . — — Map (db m14783) HM
Georgian Colonial design. Built in 1724, restored in 1920. In use for Chester County till 1786, for Delaware County, 1789-1851. Later used as City Hall. Oldest public building in continuous use in U. S. — — Map (db m159340) HM
Discovered by the Dutch, settled by the Swedes. Granted to William Penn by King Charles II of England, Delaware County is the site of Penn's first landing in Pennsylvania. Here the first assembly met and adopted the frame of government honored in . . . — — Map (db m14957) HM
Obstetrician, teacher, and surgeon, she established the first U.S. prenatal care clinic at Woman’s Hospital of Woman’s Medical College of Pa. and promoted nursing there. Her work related to episiotomies and cesarean sections reduced birth mortality. . . . — — Map (db m135795) HM
African American blues, jazz and gospel singer overcame poverty to become one of the highest paid stars on Broadway. Several of her songs are Grammy Hall of Fame inductees. For acting, she received both Oscar and Emmy nominations. Waters was born in . . . — — Map (db m122309) HM
Name given to tract along Delaware River from Marcus Hook to Chester River. Grant for tract was given Captain Hans Ammundson Besk, a native of Finland by Queen Christina in 1653. Site of first Finnish settlement in America. — — Map (db m81733) HM
Here in 1675, William Edmundson convened the first recorded meeting for worship of Friends (Quakers) within present Pennsylvania. This was at the home of Robert Wade, who in 1682 greeted William Penn upon his arrival in Chester. — — Map (db m4091) HM
Name given to house built on this site in 1721 by David Lloyd. At one time, it was the home of Admiral Porter and Commodore Porter with whom Admiral Farragut often visited. Razed in Feb., 1882 by "Jackson Explosion". — — Map (db m81730) HM
The Old Civic Square
Chester's old court house (pictured above) was built ca.
1724, making it the oldest building currently standing in
downtown Chester, and one of the oldest remaining public
buildings in the nation. The structure served . . . — — Map (db m159321) HM
Top Plaque John Morton Signer of the Declaration of Independence 1724 - 1777 Center Plaque John Morton Signer of the Declaration of Independence placed by Descendants of the Signers of the Declaration of Independence, Inc. Bottom Plaque John . . . — — Map (db m221643) HM
King lived three years in this community and ministered under the mentorship of J. Pius Barbour. He graduated from Crozer Theological Seminary, 1951. A leader of the 1963 March on Washington, King won a Nobel Peace Prize, 1964. — — Map (db m14784) HM
Site of first St. Paul's Episcopal Church, built in 1702. The grave of John Morton, a signer of the Declaration of Independence is located just south of here. — — Map (db m14768) HM
Oct. 29, 1682, soon after finishing a two-months' voyage, William Penn first set foot on his colony of Pennsylvania, granted by Charles II the year before. The site is a block south. — — Map (db m14961) HM
After an encampment of several days in Philadelphia where French troops passed in review before Congress, the French and American armies moved toward Wilmington [Delaware] by the Chester Pike known then as the King’s Highway. They encamped . . . — — Map (db m203802) HM
During WWII, Sun was the largest single shipyard in the world, with over 35,000 employees. It introduced the all-welded ship, which significantly increased ship production, and the T-2 oil tanker, which became the standard at all US shipyards. Sun . . . — — Map (db m147389) HM
A Tribute to those from Sun Village who served our country in World War II
• Clyde Robert Thompson • Ralph Jack Emory • James Walter Brogan • David R. Hutchinson
— — Map (db m203803) WM
Built in 1747 on this site. Was known as "Pennsylvania Arms" until after Washington stopped here following the Battle of Brandywine in 1777. Noted stopping place on the old Post Road. Building stood here until 1952. — — Map (db m14955) HM
First lodged in America in "Essex House" on this site October 28, 1682 the guest of Robert Wade Here the earliest Quaker settler on this side Delaware River, 1676, purchaser of the property, then called "Printzdorp," from the earlier occupant, . . . — — Map (db m14967) HM
