Friday, July 03, 2009

Betsy Ross

Betsy Ross
Pennsylvania Historical Marker

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This marker is located at 239 Arch Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The GPS coordinates for this location are N 39° 57.131 W 075° 08.678.

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Betsy Ross Pennsylvania Historical Marker

Credited with making the first stars and stripes flag, Ross was a successful upholsterer. She produced flags for the government for over 50 years. As a skilled artisan, Ross represents the many women who supported their families during the Revolution and early Republic.

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