Henry George Birthplace

The Henry George Birthplace is a three-story brick rowhouse located in the Washington Square West neighborhood of Philadelphia. The building follows the typical local design with a front section, back section, and piazza areas that still show its original structure today.

The house was built in 1801 as a residential property and later became known as the birthplace of economist Henry George. George lived there from 1839 to 1849 and later developed his influential theory on land value taxation.

The National Register of Historic Places recognizes this property for its connection to Henry George, whose economic theories influenced land value taxation policies.

The property is located at the southwestern edge of Washington Square, a central plaza in the historic district. The address at 413 S. 10th Street is easily accessible and well integrated into the local street layout of the older neighborhoods.

The building is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and represents a rare example of early Philadelphia rowhouse design in Federal style. Its preservation documents an important chapter in the development of American economic thought.