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Here, in 1763, the southernmost point of Philadelphia was determined as the starting point for the survey of one of the most important borders in the nation. Charles Mason and Jeremiah Dixon took scientific measurements of a degree of latitude, elevating professional surveying standards. The survey ended a land dispute begun by William Penn and Lord Baltimore. Western Pa. Indian wars and severe weather delayed completion of the line until 1768.
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| HM Number | HM1JTJ |
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| Tags | |
| Year Placed | 2013 |
| Placed By | Pennsylvania Historical & Museum Commission |
| Marker Condition | No reports yet |
| Date Added | Sunday, March 29th, 2015 at 9:09pm PDT -07:00 |
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Photo Credits: [1] CAROLYN MARTIENSSEN
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| UTM (WGS84 Datum) | 18S E 487724 N 4421205 |
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| Decimal Degrees | 39.94088333, -75.14368333 |
| Degrees and Decimal Minutes | N 39° 56.453', W 75° 8.621' |
| Degrees, Minutes and Seconds | 39° 56' 27.18" N, 75° 8' 37.26" W |
| Driving Directions | Google Maps |
| Area Code(s) | 215, 267 |
| Closest Postal Address | At or near I-95, Philadelphia PA 19147, US |
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