John Bartram
(1699-1777)
Died aged c. 78
Wikidata WikipediaJohn Bartram (March 23, 1699 – September 22, 1777) was an American botanist, horticulturist, and explorer, based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, for most of his career. Swedish botanist and taxonomist Carl Linnaeus said he was the "greatest natural botanist in the world." Bartram corresponded with and shared North American plants and seeds with a variety of scientists in England and Europe. He started what is known as Bartram's Garden in 1728 at his farm in Kingsessing (now part of Philadelphia). It was considered the first botanic garden in the United States. His sons and descendants operated it until 1850. Still operating in a partnership between the city of Philadelphia and a non-profit foundation, it was designated a National Historic Landmark in 1960.
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Commemorated on 3 plaques
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Darby Friends Burial Ground. In continuous use since 1682. Land given by John Blunston, founder of Darby, who lies buried here. Also in the burial ground is the marked grave of John Bartram, noted American Botanist. (missing)
1247 Main St., outside fenced open open field, Darby, PA, United States where they was buried (1777)
John Bartram (1699-1777). 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.
Lindbergh Blvd. at 54th Dr., West Philadelphia, PA, United States where they lived
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Tulpehocken Path. On other side of the creek, where the old road runs, the Tulpehocken Path entered the "Gaps of the Swatara." In 1743 Conrad Weiser, John Bartram, and Lewis Evans passed here for Onondaga with peace messages from Virginia to the Six Nations.
205 N Tulpehocken St.(PA 125), just N of Outwood Rd., Pine Grove, PA, United States where they passed through