Tun Tavern
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unimoggers
N 39° 56.835 W 075° 08.556
18S E 487818 N 4421912
Quick Description: Semper Fi!! OOO!! RAHHHH!!!
Location: Pennsylvania, United States
Date Posted: 6/1/2007 12:38:06 PM
Waymark Code: WM1MDH
Views: 186
Long Description:
Marker Text:
Near here stood Tun Tavern, 1693-1781, which is regarded as the
traditional birthplace of the United States Marine Corps,
authorized by a resolution of the Continental Congress, November
10, 1775. SEMPER FIDELIS
God bless the Marines!
Marker Name: Tun Tavern
County: Philadelphia
Date Dedicated: 11/11/2005
Marker Type: City
Location: Front St., between Chestnut & Walnut, Philadelphia
Category: American Revolution, Military, Taverns
Website: Not listed
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