File:Mason-Dixon Survey Historical Marker Front and South Sts Philadelphia PA (DSC 3153).jpg

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English: Mason-Dixon Survey. Here, in 1763, the southernmost point of Philadelphia was determined as the starting point for the survey of one of the most important borders in the nation. Charles Mason and Jeremiah Dixon took scientific measurements of a degree of latitude, elevating professional surveying standards. The survey ended a land dispute begun by William Penn and Lord Baltimore. Western Pa. Indian wars and severe weather delayed completion of the line until 1768. (Historical Marker at Front and South Sts., Philadelphia PA - Pennslvania Historical and Museum Commission 2013)
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Camera location39° 56′ 27.41″ N, 75° 08′ 38.2″ W  Heading=176.39° Kartographer map based on OpenStreetMap.View this and other nearby images on: OpenStreetMapinfo

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Mason-Dixon Survey Historical Marker at Front and South Sts., Philadelphia PA. The starting point for the survey.

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