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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM5YX_james-wilson_Philadelphia-PA.html
Signer of the Constitution of theUnited States of AmericaDeputy from Pennsylvania toFederal Constitutional ConventionMay 25, 1787 - September 17, 1787Erected by the PennsylvaniaConstitution CommemorationCommittee 1937
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM5YV_resting-place-of-seven-signers-of-the-declaration-of-independence_Philadelphia-PA.html
In the Burial Ground of this Churchrest the remains of Seven Signers of the
Declaration of Independence
Benjamin Franklin ? ? ? ? ? ? Benjamin Rush MDObit 1796? ? ?? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ?Obit 1813Robert Morris ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? James…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM5YG_christ-church_Philadelphia-PA.html
The very existence of Christ Church and the elegant majesty of this building is a testament to the success of William Penn's "Holy Experiment." His Charter of Privileges allowed all denominations freedom of worship, even the Church of England from…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM5YF_christ-church_Philadelphia-PA.html
Founded, 1695. Erection of present building begun in 1727. Bells were brought from England in 1754. Among the noted persons buried here are James Wilson and Robert Morris, Signers of the Declaration of Independence, and Bishop White.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM5YD_welcome-to-the-betsy-ross-house_Philadelphia-PA.html
Betsy Ross (1752 - 1836) lived and worked here on Arch Street during the American Revolution. The house where she boarded with the elderly Widow Lithgow has been restored to early 1777.In 1776 Betsy Ross lost her husband John. the young widow work…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM5YB_presbyterian-church-in-the-u-s-a_Philadelphia-PA.html
Here, in its first General Assembly held May 21-24, 1789, the Presbyterian denomination in America was formally organized on a national basis. This took place in the city's Second Presbyterian Church, which was at this site from 1750 to 1837.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM5YA_friends-meeting_Philadelphia-PA.html
This meetinghouse was erected in 1804. It is used for weekly, Monthly, Quarterly, and Yearly meetings of Friends. The ground was first used for burial purposes under patent issued by William Penn in 1701.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM5Y8_arch-street-friends_Philadelphia-PA.html
The Arch Street Meeting House stands as an enduring symbol of the people who created Pennsylvania as a "Holy Experiment." Built to house the men's and women's Yearly Meetings, the business sessions of the Religious Society of Friends for Philadelp…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM5Y6_philadelphia-female-anti-slavery-society_Philadelphia-PA.html
Organized in 1833 by Quaker abolitionist Lucretia Mott, this society, headquartered here, originally consisted of sixty women who sought to end slavery. After the Civil War, the society supported the cause of the freed slaves.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM5Y5_david-salisbury-franks_Philadelphia-PA.html
Distinguished Jewish officer and aide-de-camp to Gen. Benedict Arnold during the Revolutionary War. Thought to be complicit in Arnold's treason, Maj. Franks was later exonerated. A yellow fever victim, he was buried at Christ Church by a Christian…