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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1I29_historic-burial-grounds_Philadelphia-PA.html
In this easterly portion of Franklin Square between the years 1741-1835 many faithful members and five beloved pastors of Old First Reformed Church, United Church of Christ, were buried. While a number of the graves were moved when the City of Phi…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1GMN_soldiers-monument-at-germantown_Philadelphia-PA.html
(side 1)
They never fail who die in a great cause.
Byron
1861 Germantown's tribute to her heroic dead 1883
(side 2)
Pennsylvania
The Keystone State
Liberty without obedience is confusion and obedience without liberty is slavery.
Penn
(side 3)
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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1GLG_commodore-john-barry-1745-1803_Philadelphia-PA.html
Following the creation of the US Navy in 1794 under President Washington, Barry was appointed first commissioned officer and secretary. He oversaw construction of the nation's first fleet. He won numerous naval victories during the American Revolu…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1FUT_resting-place-of-seven-signers-of-the-declaration-of-independence_Philadelphia-PA.html
In the Burial Ground of this Church
rest the remains of Seven Signers of the
Declaration of Independence
Benjamin Franklin
Obit 1796
Benjamin Rush MD
Obit 1813
Robert Morris
Obit 1806
James Wilson
Obit 1798
In unidentified graves
Geor…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1CR3_paul-robeson-1898-1976_Philadelphia-PA.html
A Rutgers athlete and Columbia law graduate, Robeson won renown as a singer and actor. He was a noted interpreter of Negro spirituals. His career suffered because of his political activism, and he lived his last years here in retirement.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1CQF_dr-mary-davis-ridgway_Philadelphia-PA.html
A leader in the women's rights movement and a homeopathic physician and surgeon. She was founder of Providence General Hospital (chartered 1913), the principal officers of which were women. From 1914 to 1917 it served the community from nearby Abr…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1BVM_doretta-a-mcmunn_Philadelphia-PA.html
In MemoriamDoretta A. "FortLady" McMunnExecutive Director of Fort Mifflin1993 - 2001
In the hearts and minds of all who loved Dori, and remember her visionary leadership, patriotic fervor and unbridled passion for the historical preservation of…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1BVL_muddy-island-in-the-marsh_Philadelphia-PA.html
When the first Europeans sailed up the Delaware River in the late 1500s, Mud Island was one of several low-lying islands in a huge marsh near where two large rivers met - the Schuykill and the Delaware.
In those days the marsh was full of wildl…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1BVK_what-makes-wetlands_Philadelphia-PA.html
The basic characteristic of a wetland is water-logged soil or a shallow layer of water. Wetlands include mudflats, tidal marshes, bogs, ponds and swamps.
A Freshwater Tidal MarshThe wetland at Fort Mifflin is a fresh-water tidal marsh. A powerf…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1BVJ_expert-fishers-of-fort-mifflin_Philadelphia-PA.html
Three species of birds that depend entirely on wetland areas and frequently seen here at Fort Mifflin are the Great Egret, Great Blue Heron and Belted Kingfisher.
Great EgretThe population of Great Egrets suffered drastically during the 19th ce…