Old City in Philadelphia in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
St. George's Church
— United Methodist Church Historic Shrine —
Erected 1969 by United Methodist Church Commission on Archives and History.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Churches & Religion • Colonial Era. In addition, it is included in the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission, and the United Methodist Church Historic Sites series lists. A significant historical year for this entry is 1769.
Location. 39° 57.316′ N, 75° 8.765′ W. Marker is in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, in Philadelphia County. It is in Old City. Marker is at the intersection of North 4th Street and North Marginal Road, on the left when traveling south on North 4th Street. Marker is mounted above eye-level, directly on the front of St. George's United Methodist Church. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 235 North 4th Street, Philadelphia PA 19106, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Old St. George's (here, next to this marker); Nicola Monachesi (a few steps from this marker); St. Augustine's Roman Catholic Church (a few steps from this marker); Old First Reformed (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Kahal Kodosh Mikveh Israel (approx. 0.2 miles away); Benjamin Franklin Bridge (approx. 0.2 miles away); National Funeral For President Washington (approx. 0.2 miles away); The ground below our feet once supported a bustling neighborhood (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Philadelphia.
Credits. This page was last revised on August 20, 2023. It was originally submitted on June 30, 2019, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida. This page has been viewed 166 times since then and 11 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on July 1, 2019, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.