Benjamin Franklin - Philadelphia PA
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Don.Morfe
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Benjamin Franklin built a house in Franklin Court starting in 1763, and here he lived the last five years of his life.
Waymark Code: WM16ZCT
Location: Pennsylvania, United States
Date Posted: 11/05/2022
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TEXT ON THE HISTORICAL MARKER
Benjamin Franklin (1706 - 1790)
Printer, author, inventor, diplomat, philanthropist statesman, and scientist. The eighteenth century's most illustrious Pennsylvanian built a house in Franklin Court starting in 1763, and here he lived the last five years of his life.
Erected 1990 by Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission.
Location Type: Historic Marker
Reference Web Site: [Web Link]
Property Type: Private
Fee required: no
Location Notes:
Chestnut Street, Philadelphia PA 19106,
Established Date: Not listed
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