PA-137 Mothers Day

Marker text: Mother's Day
Founded by Anna Jarvis of Philadelphia. First officially observed in 1908, it honored motherhood & family life at a time of rising feminist activism. An early supporter was John Wanamaker, whose store stood opposite. Mother's Day was given federal recognition, 1914.
Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission 1998

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Location: Market & Juniper, Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania

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