John Bartram (1699-1777)
Inscription
Famed natural scientist. Had the first botanic garden in the U.S. for receiving plants of America and exotics. He was American botanist to king of England and member of several royal societies. House and garden are 1/4 mile east.
Location
AddressHarley Ave. at Lindbergh Blvd., West Philadelphia
CityPhiladelphia
CountyPhiladelphia
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates39.932900, -75.215460
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