(1732-1808)
Statesman, author. In influential writings, 1765-74, argued against British policies. Later, as a member, Continental Congress, 1774-76, favored conciliation and opposed the Declaration of Independence; nonetheless, served the patriot cause as colonel, 1st Philadelphia Battalion. President, Pa. Supreme Executive Council, 1782-85. Delegate, U.S. Constitutional Convention, 1787; a strong supporter of the Constitution. Deeded land to Merion Meeting, 1801-04.| HM Number | HM1ASK |
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| Tags | |
| Year Placed | 2001 |
| Placed By | Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission |
| Marker Condition | No reports yet |
| Date Added | Thursday, October 2nd, 2014 at 2:58pm PDT -07:00 |
| UTM (WGS84 Datum) | 18T E 478453 N 4428740 |
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| Decimal Degrees | 40.00858333, -75.25245000 |
| Degrees and Decimal Minutes | N 40° 0.515', W 75° 15.147' |
| Degrees, Minutes and Seconds | 40° 0' 30.90" N, 75° 15' 8.82" W |
| Driving Directions | Google Maps |
| Area Code(s) | 610, 215, 484 |
| Closest Postal Address | At or near 601-615 Montgomery Ave, Narberth PA 19072, US |
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