Benjamin Franklin's Grave - Philadelphia, PA
N 39° 57.120 W 075° 08.922
18S E 487298 N 4422440
The Christ Church Burial Ground is where Benjamin Franklin's grave is located, along with the graves of his wife Deborah and their two children Francis and Sarah.
Waymark Code: WM2JJ0
Location: Pennsylvania, United States
Date Posted: 11/11/2007
Views: 181
When Benjamin Franklin died in 1790 he was buried in his family plot in the north west corner of the burial ground along with his wife Deborah and their two children Francis and Sarah. In 1858 Franklin's descendants requested that an opening be placed in the brick wall so the public could see Ben's grave day or night, and a metal fence was installed. After the opening in the wall it was much easier for Franklin's many fans to show their respect and remembrance of him by tossing a penny onto his grave. "A penny saved is a Penny earned."
Location Type: Grave
Reference Web Site: [Web Link]
Established Date: 01/01/1790
Property Type: Public
Fee required: yes
Location Notes:
The burial ground is now open every day (except in January and February) Monday through Saturday 10-4, Sunday 12-4 (weather permitting) Admission price is: Adults-$2, Students-$1, Groups-$10. Guided tours are presented every hour on the hour, the last tour starts at 3pm.
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