Historical Marker

Pennsylvania

US 13 by-pass, approx. 100 feet from state line · Marcus Hook · Delaware

Pennsylvania marker

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 13 by-pass, approx. 100 feet from state line
CityMarcus Hook
CountyDelaware
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates39.812340, -75.431140

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