The Home of John Penn

On this site was the home 1766-1771 of John Penn 1726–1795, 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.

Marker is on South 3rd Street north of Spruce Street, on the left when traveling north.

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