Thaddeus Kosciuszko National Memorial

Thaddeus Kosciuszko National Memorial is a unit of the National Park Service at 301 Pine Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It is administered by Independence National Historical Park.

Related Topics:
National Park Service - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania - Independence National Historical Park

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The life and work of Tadeusz Ko?ciuszko, Polish patriot and hero of the American Revolution, are commemorated here.

Related Topics:
Tadeusz Ko?ciuszko - American Revolution

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Authorized October 21, 1972. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places on December 18, 1970. (Acreage ? 0.02, all federal)

Related Topics:
October 21 - 1972 - National Register of Historic Places - December 18 - 1970

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The memorial is often referred to as the smallest "National Park" (or unit of the National Park Service). However, Benjamin Franklin National Memorial is only a statue, although that memorial is designated an "affiliated area" rather than a "unit."

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