Historical Marker

Penn Treaty Park

At Park on Delaware River, foot of Cecil B. Moore (Columbia) Ave., Philadelphia · Philadelphia · Philadelphia

Inscription

Traditional site of a treaty between William Penn and the Indians, this park is maintained by the City of Philadelphia in commemoration of the Proprietor's peaceful relations with the Indians.

Location

AddressAt Park on Delaware River, foot of Cecil B. Moore (Columbia) Ave., Philadelphia

CityPhiladelphia

CountyPhiladelphia

StatePennsylvania

Coordinates39.967110, -75.128490

Sources

Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission

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