East Germantown in Philadelphia in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

Reformed Church of Germantown

Photographed By Bill Coughlin, September 3, 2011

1. Reformed Church of Germantown Marker

Inscription. The Church of the
German Reformed Congregation
of Germantown
was erected on this site in 1733.

Here Count Zinzendorf preached his first
sermon in America December 31, 1741

Here the British Army quartered a Virginia
Battalion captured in the Battle of Germantown.

Here George Washington worshiped when
President of the United States and while
a resident of Germantown.

The old building was replaced in 1839 by one
which made way for the present structure in 1888.

In 1856 the Congregation united with
the Fourth Presbytery of Phildelphia
as the Market Square Presbyterian Church.

Erected 1904 by The Site and Relic Society of Germantown.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Churches & Religion • War, US Revolutionary. A significant historical date for this entry is December 31, 1884.

Location. 40° 2.066′ N, 75° 10.325′ W. Marker is in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, in Philadelphia County. It is in East Germantown. Marker is on Market Square, on the left when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Philadelphia PA 19144, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Soldiers Monument at Germantown (a few steps from this marker); Market Square (within shouting distance of this

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marker); The Germantown White House (within shouting distance of this marker); Delplaine House (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Germantown White House (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named The Germantown White House (within shouting distance of this marker); Louisa May Alcott (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); John S. Trower (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Philadelphia.

Photographed By Bill Coughlin, September 3, 2011

2. Reformed Church of Germantown Marker

Market Square Presbyterian Church image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Bill Coughlin, September 3, 2011

3. Market Square Presbyterian Church

The marker can be seen on the right facade of the church.

Credits. This page was last revised on February 2, 2023. It was originally submitted on September 3, 2011, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 914 times since then and 51 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on September 3, 2011, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.