Benjamin Rush (1745-1813)
Posted by: Don.Morfe
N 40° 04.643 W 074° 59.138
18T E 501225 N 4436345
Physician, humanitarian, educator, patriot leader. He signed the Declaration of Independence, opposed slavery, and supported public health & social reforms.
Waymark Code: WM12CYX
Location: Pennsylvania, United States
Date Posted: 05/01/2020
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Benjamin Rush (1745-1813)-Physician, humanitarian, educator, patriot leader. He signed the Declaration of Independence, opposed slavery, and supported public health & social reforms. Known as "Father of American Psychiatry." His house of birth stood here until 1969.
Marker Name: Benjamin Rush (1745-1813)
County: Philadelphia
Date Dedicated: 06/20/2002
Marker Type: City
Location: Keswick & Rayland Roads, Philadelphia
Category: American Revolution, Education, Government & Politics, Government & Politics 18th Century, Science & Medicine, Professions & Vocations
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