Betsy Ross - Historic Marker

Inscription:

"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."

Erected 2009 by Pennsylvania Historical & Museum Commission.

Betsy Ross was born a Quaker, although was written out of meeting (the Quaker phrase for "kicked out") for marrying her first husband, John Ross, in 1773.

Betsy’s father was a skilled carpenter & a member of the Carpenter’s Company. He built the house where Betsy spent the majority of her childhood, which stood on the North side of Arch Street between 3rd & 4th - right across from the Quaker cemetery (and now, ASMH).

Betsy & John Ross lived close to 2nd & Chestnut while they had their upholstery business. After John died, Betsy moved to this house that is now preserved as the Betsy Ross House. This Old City neighborhood, therefore, was a bustling epicenter for various artisans in the late 18th century.