Historical Marker

Robert Patterson (1743-1824)

West side of S 9th St., south of Market St., Philadelphia · Philadelphia · Philadelphia

Inscription

Professor, chair of mathematics dept. and vice-provost at University of Pennsylvania, 1799-1814. Tutored Meriwether Lewis in navigation skills to prepare for Lewis and Clark Expedition, 1803-1806. Resided here.

Location

AddressWest side of S 9th St., south of Market St., Philadelphia

CityPhiladelphia

CountyPhiladelphia

StatePennsylvania

Coordinates39.950670, -75.155150

Sources

Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission

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