Washington Square West in Philadelphia in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

St. Peter Claver Catholic Church

Photographed By Don Morfe, March 11, 2015

1. St. Peter Claver Catholic Church Marker

Inscription. Dedicated in 1892 and named for a 16th century saint who fought the slave trade, this was the first Roman Catholic church for Blacks in the city. It served as a Black community cultural center since the 1920's.

Erected 2005 by Pennsylvania Historical & Museum Commission.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: African Americans • Churches & Religion. In addition, it is included in the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1892.

Location. 39° 56.655′ N, 75° 9.698′ W. Marker is in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, in Philadelphia County. It is in Washington Square West. Marker is at the intersection of 12th Street and Lombard Street on 12th Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Philadelphia PA 19147, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Giovanni's Room (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Elizabeth Morris / Morris Animal Refuge (about 300 feet away); Standard Theatre (about 500 feet away); Benjamin Banneker Institute (about 500 feet away); Louis I. Kahn Park / How this site became Louis I. Kahn Park (about 500 feet away); Brearley's Garden

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(about 500 feet away); Jacob C. White Jr. (about 600 feet away); Charles T. Mitchell, Jr. Park (about 700 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Philadelphia.

St. Peter Claver-Center for Evangelization image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Don Morfe, March 11, 2015

2. St. Peter Claver-Center for Evangelization

St. Peter Claver Catholic Church-Front of the Church image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Don Morfe, March 11, 2015

3. St. Peter Claver Catholic Church-Front of the Church

St. Peter Claver Catholic Church-Distant photo image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Don Morfe, March 11, 2015

4. St. Peter Claver Catholic Church-Distant photo

Credits. This page was last revised on February 2, 2023. It was originally submitted on March 17, 2015, by Don Morfe of Baltimore, Maryland. This page has been viewed 1,193 times since then and 71 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on March 17, 2015, by Don Morfe of Baltimore, Maryland. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.