Gloria Dei Church ('Old Swedes')
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Gosffo
N 39° 56.074 W 075° 08.612
18S E 487736 N 4420504
The sign is there! It's around the back, thru an alley,past the graveyard and to the left of the front door in a very small garden/graveyard behind a tree.
Waymark Code: WM80QX
Location: Pennsylvania, United States
Date Posted: 01/04/2010
Views: 7
Marker Text: Oldest church in Philadelphia. Founded, 1677, by Swedish settlers. This edifice of Swedish architectural design, was erected 1698-1703. The earlier place of worship was a blockhouse.
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visit link)
Here is a second website. It shows you the inside of the church with one of the oldest stain glass windows in the country!
Marker Name: Gloria Dei Church ('Old Swedes')
County: Philadelphia
Date Dedicated: 12/17/1954
Marker Type: City
Location: 916 Swanson St. at N facade of bldg., near Christian St. & Christopher Columbus Blvd.
Category: Buildings, Early Settlement, Ethnic & Immigration, Religion
Website: [Web Link]
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