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Yellow fever struck Philadelphia in the year 1793. The epidemic caused widespread devastation, with thousands of people succumbing to the disease.
over four thousand people died from yellow fever in philadelphia
over 4 thousand people died from yellow fever
In 1793.
More than likely from mosquitoes
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
yellow fever
Mosquitos
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The answer is in late 1793 and before that in 1762
Mayor Samuel Powel died of Yellow Fever in 1793, according to the National Park Service at Independence Mall. It says so on the signage of his home in Philadelphia, PA.
December 1793