Christ Church Burial Ground - Philadelphia, PA
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geobwong2k
N 39° 57.148 W 075° 08.877
18S E 487362 N 4422492
The Christ Church Burial Ground contains the graves of five of the signers of the Declaration of Independance including Benjamin Franklin.
Waymark Code: WM3C4W
Location: Pennsylvania, United States
Date Posted: 03/12/2008
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In 1719, Christ Church purchased two acres of land on the outskirts of town at the corner of 5th and Arch Streets. The burial ground became the final resting place for over 4000 members of Christ Church including five signers of the Declaration of Independence: Benjamin Franklin, Joseph Hewes, Francis Hopkinson, George Ross, and Dr. Benjamin Rush. Now, only about 1400 of the resting places remain.
The burial ground is open daily until 4PM and admission is available for a nominal fee.
City, Town, or Parish / State / Country: Not listed
Approximate number of graves: Not listed
Cemetery Status: Active
Cemetery Website: Not listed
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