The German Society of Pennsylvania
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N 39° 57.692 W 075° 08.955
18S E 487252 N 4423498
The German Society of Pennsylvania is still active today.
Waymark Code: WM117Y7
Location: Pennsylvania, United States
Date Posted: 09/02/2019
Views: 6
Marker text:
The oldest German American organization in the US was founded Dec. 26, 1764, in Philadelphia to provide legal aid, welfare, and language support to German immigrants. Its library, containing one of the nation’s largest German collections, is used by the public and scholars world-wide. The Society moved here in 1888 and continues to preserve German culture and heritage through language instruction, as well as music and educational programs.
Marker Name: The German Society of Pennsylvania
County: Philadelphia
Date Dedicated: 10/06/2008
Marker Type: Roadside
Location: 611 Spring Garden St. (at N 7th), Philadelphia
Category: Ethnic & Immigration
Website: Not listed
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