American Friends Service Committee
N 39° 57.340 W 075° 09.895
18S E 485913 N 4422849
This historical marker is located at Friends Center, 15th and Cherry Streets in Philadelphia.
Waymark Code: WM2RQF
Location: Pennsylvania, United States
Date Posted: 12/15/2007
Views: 48
Founded in Philadelphia in 1917, the AFSC has given practical expression to the faith of the Religious Society of Friends (Quakers). Its worldwide humanitarian work has reflected a commitment to nonviolence & justice. Co-recipient, Nobel Peace Prize, 1947.
Marker Name: American Friends Service Committee
County: Philadelphia
Date Dedicated: 11/06/1999
Marker Type: City
Location: 1501 Cherry St., Philadelphia
Category: Religion
Website: [Web Link]
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