Francis Hopkinson House - Philadelphia, PA
N 39° 57.259 W 075° 08.807
18S E 487462 N 4422697
This "blue plaque" announces a signer of the Declaration of Independence lived here.
Waymark Code: WMD026
Location: Pennsylvania, United States
Date Posted: 10/31/2011
Views: 6
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The bronze marker is on the side of a brick building, on a small side street. The marker reads:
Historic Site ___________________________Dwelling of
149 Sassafras St.
FRANCIS HOPKINSON
Born Philadelphia 1737 - Died Philadelphia 1791
Signer of The
Declaration of Independence
Designer of the American Flag
Patriot * Jurist * Composer
A Gentleman Amateur
Placed By PBM
1982
Group that erected the marker: PBM
URL of a web site with more information about the history mentioned on the sign: [Web Link]
Address of where the marker is located. Approximate if necessary:
149 Sassafras St.
Philadelphia, PA USA
19106
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