The Home of John Penn

The Home of John Penn (HMKS6)

Location: Philadelphia, PA 19106 Philadelphia County
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Country: United States of America
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N 39° 56.75', W 75° 8.805'

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On this site was the home 1766-1771 of John Penn 1726-1795, last colonial governor of Pennsylvania, son of Richard Penn and grandson of William Penn, the founder. Also the home 1771-1810 of Benjamin Chew 1722-1810, last colonial Chief Justice of Pennsylvania.
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HM NumberHMKS6
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Year Placed1932
Placed ByPennsylvania Historical Commission and the Colonial Dames of America, Chapter II, Philadelphia
Marker ConditionNo reports yet
Date Added Tuesday, September 23rd, 2014 at 6:05am PDT -07:00
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UTM (WGS84 Datum)18S E 487463 N 4421755
Decimal Degrees39.94583333, -75.14675000
Degrees and Decimal MinutesN 39° 56.75', W 75° 8.805'
Degrees, Minutes and Seconds39° 56' 45.00" N, 75° 8' 48.30" W
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Area Code(s)267, 484, 215, 610
Closest Postal AddressAt or near 244 S 3rd St, Philadelphia PA 19106, US
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