PA-075 Tun Tavern

Marker text: TUN TAVERN

Near here stood Tun Tavern, 1693-1781, which is regarded as the traditional birthplace of the United States Marine Corps, authorized by a resolution of the Continental Congress, November 10, 1775. SEMPER FIDELIS

Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission, 2005

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Location: Front St., between Chestnut & Walnut, Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania

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