Stephen Vincent Benet. This talented author was born here July 22, 1898; died in New York March 13, 1943. "John Brown's Body" and his other poems and stories give vivid expression to the best in American spirit and tradition. NE corner, Ostrum & Bishopthorpe Sts., Fountain Hill, PA by Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission Colour: blue Wikimedia: Flickr: Google Streetview OpenStreetMap