Pennsylvania
Inscription
Founded 1681 by William Penn as a Quaker Commonwealth. Birthplace of THE DECLARATION OF INDEPENDENCE and THE CONSTITUTION OF THE UNITED STATES.
Location
AddressUS 202 near Pyle Rd. at state line
CountyDelaware
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates39.839200, -75.539300
Sources
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J. Edgar Thomson
Here was born the first chief engineer, Pennsylvania Railroad, 1847-52, and its third president, 1852-74.
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Joshua Pusey
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Caleb Pusey
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An English-born Quaker and lastmaker, Pusey (1651-1727) purchased 250 acres from William Penn in 1681.