McClellan House
Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania
Marker Inscription
Father and son lived at 912 Walnut Street after 1832. Home of George McClellan, M.D., founder, Jefferson Medical College, until he died in 1847. Home until 1842, future Gen. George B. McClellan, commander, Army of the Potomac, 1861-62; U.S. Presidential candidate in 1864.
Erected by Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission
The Story
The house at 912 Walnut Street sheltered two remarkable George McClellans. The father, a physician, founded Jefferson Medical College and lived here until his death in 1847. The son, raised here as a boy, grew up to command the Army of the Potomac in the Civil War's early years and to run for president against Abraham Lincoln in 1864.
Why it matters
Few American homes link a founding chapter of medical education to the leadership of the Union army and a presidential campaign, tracing one family across the Early Republic and the Civil War.
Plan your visit
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Museums & culture
- Bridgette Mayer0.2 mi away · 709 Walnut Street, Philadelphia, PA
- Congress Hall0.3 mi away · Philadelphia, PA
- Independence Hall0.3 mi away · 520 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, PA
- Liberty Bell Center0.4 mi away · 526 Market Street, Philadelphia
- Philosophical Hall0.4 mi away · PA
- Old City Hall0.4 mi away · Philadelphia
Attractions
- Liberty Bell0.3 mi away · 526 Market Street, Philadelphia, PA
- President's House0.4 mi away
- Reading Terminal0.4 mi away
- Chinatown Friendship Gate0.4 mi away · 10th and Arch Street
- Second Bank of the United States0.4 mi away · 420 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, PA
- Carpenters' Hall0.5 mi away · 320 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, PA
Food & drink
- Fat Salmon0.2 mi away · 719 Walnut Street, Philadelphia, PA
- Talula's Daily0.2 mi away · 208 West Washington Square, Philadelphia, PA
- Munchie’s Cafe0.2 mi away · 728 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, PA
- Talula's Garden0.2 mi away · 210 West Washington Square, Philadelphia, PA
- Maya's Pizza & Grill0.2 mi away · 716 Sansom Street, Philadelphia, PA
- Philly Pretzel Factory0.2 mi away
Places to stay
- AKA Washington Squarenearby · 834 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, PA
- Morris House Hotel0.1 mi away · 225 South 8th Street, Philadelphia, PA
- Canopy by Hilton Philadelphia Center City0.3 mi away · 1180 Ludlow Street, Philadelphia, PA
- Alexander Inn0.3 mi away · 301 301 South 12th Street, Philadelphia, PA 19107, Philadelphia, PA
- ROOST East Market0.3 mi away
- Loews Philadelphia Hotel0.3 mi away · 1200 Market Street, Philadelphia
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Related people
- · George McClellan
- · George B. McClellan
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