Louisa May Alcott
Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania
Marker Inscription
The author of "Little Women" was born here at "Pine Place," Nov. 29, 1832, to educator Bronson Alcott & his wife Abigail. An abolitionist, Civil War nurse, and suffragist, she wrote children's books and gothic thrillers. The Alcotts lived in this county, 1830-34.
Erected by Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission
The Story
Louisa May Alcott, who would write the beloved "Little Women," was born at "Pine Place" on November 29, 1832, to the visionary educator Bronson Alcott and his wife Abigail. Her family lived in this county during her earliest years before moving on to New England. Beyond her enduring children's fiction, Alcott served as a Civil War nurse and threw herself into the great reform causes of abolition and women's suffrage.
Why it matters
Alcott turned the domestic lives of American girls into serious literature while living out the era's fights against slavery and for women's rights.
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Museums & culture
- African American Museum in Philadelphia5.7 mi away · 701 Arch Street, Philadelphia, PA
- National Constitution Center5.7 mi away · 525 Arch Street, Philadelphia, PA
- Independence Visitor Center5.8 mi away · 599 Market Street, Philadelphia, PA
- Betsy Ross House5.8 mi away · 239 Arch Street, Philadelphia, PA
- Illadelph Glass Gallery5.9 mi away · 68 North 2nd Street, Philadelphia, PA
- Museum of Illusions Philadelphia5.9 mi away · 401 Market Street, Philadelphia, PA
Attractions
- Discovery Center at East Park Reservoir3.7 mi away
- Harbison's Dairy Milk Bottle4.2 mi away
- Pennsylvania Railroad, Connecting Railway Bridge4.2 mi away
- Philadelphia Zoo4.5 mi away
- Rocky Steps4.8 mi away
- Philly Gun Range5.0 mi away · North Percy Street
Food & drink
- Independence Mall Cafe5.8 mi away · 50 North Independence Mall East, Philadelphia
- Burger King5.8 mi away
- Dunkin'5.8 mi away · 634 Market Street, Philadelphia, PA
- La Colombe Coffee Roasters5.8 mi away
- Philly Pretzel Factory5.9 mi away
- Time & Peace5.9 mi away · 36 South 7th Street, Philadelphia, PA
Places to stay
- Days Inn Philadelphia Convention Center - Philadelphia5.4 mi away · 1227 Race Street, Philadelphia, PA
- Four Points by Sheraton Philadelphia City Center5.4 mi away · 1201 Race Street, Philadelphia
- Clarion Suites Philadelphia5.5 mi away · 1010 Race Street, Philadelphia
- Sleep Inn Center City5.5 mi away · 1020 Cherry Street, Philadelphia, PA
- Home2 Suites by Hilton Philadelphia - Convention Center, PA5.6 mi away · 1200 Arch Street, Philadelphia, PA
- The Notary Hotel5.6 mi away · 21 North Juniper Street, Philadelphia
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- · Louisa May Alcott
- · Bronson Alcott
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