Lucretia C. Mott
Cheltenham Township, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania
Marker Inscription
Nearby stood "Roadside," the home of the ardent Quakeress, Lucretia C. Mott (1793-1880). Her most notable work was in connection with antislavery, women's rights, temperance and peace.
Erected by Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission
The Story
Near here stood "Roadside," the home of Lucretia Mott (1793–1880), a Quaker minister whose moral force helped drive some of the century's great reform movements. A tireless abolitionist, she helped organize the 1848 Seneca Falls convention and championed women's rights, temperance, and peace. Her faith and eloquence made her a leader when few women spoke publicly at all.
Why it matters
Mott linked the fights against slavery and for women's rights, standing among the founders of American reform whose work reshaped the nation's conscience.
Plan your visit
NearbyMake a day of it — museums, food, and places to stay near this marker.
Museums & culture
- National Constitution Center7.7 mi away · 525 Arch Street, Philadelphia, PA
- African American Museum in Philadelphia7.7 mi away · 701 Arch Street, Philadelphia, PA
- Betsy Ross House7.8 mi away · 239 Arch Street, Philadelphia, PA
- Illadelph Glass Gallery7.8 mi away · 68 North 2nd Street, Philadelphia, PA
- Muse Gallery7.8 mi away · 52 North 2nd Street, Philadelphia, PA
- Larry Becker Contemporary Art7.8 mi away · 43 North 2nd Street, Philadelphia, PA
Attractions
- Harbison's Dairy Milk Bottle5.7 mi away
- Discovery Center at East Park Reservoir6.4 mi away
- Pennsylvania Railroad, Connecting Railway Bridge6.9 mi away
- Philly Gun Range7.1 mi away · North Percy Street
- Philadelphia Zoo7.1 mi away
- Rocky Steps7.3 mi away
Food & drink
- Independence Mall Cafe7.8 mi away · 50 North Independence Mall East, Philadelphia
- Bubble Tea Room7.9 mi away · 319 Market Street, Philadelphia, PA
- 3J's Cafe7.9 mi away · 317 Market Street, Philadelphia, PA
- Dunkin'7.9 mi away · 634 Market Street, Philadelphia, PA
- La Colombe Coffee Roasters7.9 mi away
- Burger King7.9 mi away
Places to stay
- Four Points by Sheraton Philadelphia City Center7.6 mi away · 1201 Race Street, Philadelphia
- Days Inn Philadelphia Convention Center - Philadelphia7.6 mi away · 1227 Race Street, Philadelphia, PA
- Clarion Suites Philadelphia7.6 mi away · 1010 Race Street, Philadelphia
- Sleep Inn Center City7.7 mi away · 1020 Cherry Street, Philadelphia, PA
- Holiday Inn Express Philadelphia E - Penns Landing7.7 mi away · 100 North Christopher Columbus Boulevard, Philadelphia
- Home2 Suites by Hilton Philadelphia - Convention Center, PA7.8 mi away · 1200 Arch Street, Philadelphia, PA
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