Christ Church - Philadelphia, PA
Posted by: 
heringermr
N 39° 57.050 W 075° 08.610
18S E 487742 N 4422310
Christ Church is an Episcopal church located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It was founded in 1695 by members of the Church of England.
Waymark Code: WM6TVP
Location: Pennsylvania, United States
Date Posted: 07/20/2009
Views: 15
Founded, 1695. Erection of present building begun in 1727. Bells were brought from England in 1754. Among the noted persons buried here are James Wilson and Robert Morris, Signers of the Declaration of Independence, and Bishop White.
Street address:
22--26 N. 2nd Street
Philadelphia, PA USA
County / Borough / Parish: Philadelphia
Year listed: 1970
Historic (Areas of) Significance: Architecture, Georgian
Periods of significance: 1700-1749, 1750-1799
Historic function: Religion, Religious Structure
Current function: Religion, Religious Structure
Privately owned?: yes
Primary Web Site: [Web Link]
Secondary Website 1: [Web Link]
Season start / Season finish: Not listed
Hours of operation: Not listed
Secondary Website 2: Not listed
National Historic Landmark Link: Not listed
|
Visit Instructions:
Please give the date and brief account of your visit. Include any additional observations or information that you may have, particularly about the current condition of the site. Additional photos are highly encouraged, but not mandatory.