Dr. Benjamin Rush - Philadelphia, PA
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N 39° 57.105 W 075° 08.865
18S E 487379 N 4422412
Near Benjamin Rush's grave, inside the Christ Church Burial Ground, is this bench, dedicated in his honor and memory.
Waymark Code: WMCY1R
Location: Pennsylvania, United States
Date Posted: 10/24/2011
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member saopaulo1
Views: 8

To get to the bench: The entrance to the cemetery is along Arch Street. Admission is $2. Go through the iron gates and proceed down the left path a little more than half of the way down, then look to the left and you will see a black bench against the wall. To the right is Rush's grave. The Burial Ground is open March-December (weather permitting). Hours are: Monday-Saturday 10-4, Sunday 12-4.

This very decorative bench is made of metal slats. There is a small black plaque on the back rest with gold writing, and reads:

Benjamin Rush
Signer of the Declaration
Doctor and Educator
Founder of Dickinson College
Presented by the Alumni of Dickinson College in 2008

Where is this bench located?: Inside the Christ Church Burial Ground

Who is this bench honoring?: Dr. Benjamin Rush

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