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Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
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Visitors can view Franklin's grave through the iron fence surrounding the Christ Church Burial Ground, allowing them to pay respects without entering the cemetery.
This tradition stems from Franklin's famous saying, 'A penny saved is a penny earned,' and the coins are collected to help maintain the cemetery.
Christ Church Burial Ground is the final resting place for several other notable figures from the American Revolution era.
The flat marble slab marking his grave reflects Franklin's preference for simplicity and practicality.
Even in the 19th century, visitors would come to Philadelphia specifically to see the grave of the famous statesman and inventor.
