John Penn's Home - PLAQUE
Posted by: Gosffo
N 39° 56.756 W 075° 08.800
18S E 487470 N 4421766
Last Colonial Governor of Pennsylvania
Waymark Code: WM7MWT
Location: Pennsylvania, United States
Date Posted: 11/10/2009
Views: 8
Marker Text: On this site was the home 1766-1771 of John Penn 1729-1795, last Colonial Governor of Pennsylvania. Son of Richard Penn and grandson of William Penn, the Founder. Also the home 1771-1810 of Benjamin Chew, 1722-1810, last Colonial Chief Justice of Pennsylvania...
Marker Name: John Penn's Home - PLAQUE
County: Philadelphia
Date Dedicated: 10/01/1932
Marker Type: Plaque
Location: 242 S. 3rd St., Philadelphia
Category: Government & Politics 18th Century, William Penn
Website: [Web Link]
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