John Penn - PLAQUE

John Penn - PLAQUE is a Pennsylvania historical marker in Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, dedicated 1932.

Philadelphia County · dedicated 1932 · 242 S 3rd St., Philadelphia

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On this site was the home 1766-1771 of John Penn 1729-1795, last Colonial Governor of Pennsylvania. Son of Richard Penn and grandson of William Penn, the Founder. Also the home 1771-1810 of Benjamin Chew, 1722-1810, last Colonial Chief Justice of Pennsylvania.

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