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John Bartram (1699-1777)

Philadelphia County · dedicated 1955 · Harley Ave. at Lindbergh Blvd., West Philadelphia

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.

USGS Historical Topographic Map Collection

Marker data: Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission via data.pa.gov

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