Media in Delaware County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

Media Presbyterian Church

Photographed by Devry Becker Jones (CC0), September 3, 2022

1. Media Presbyterian Church Marker

Inscription. Located on ground donated in 1850 by John C. Beatty, an early merchant and civic leader. The structure was built 1854 - 1855 by Reverend James Dale, the first pastor. The original plans were drawn by John McArthur, Jr., who also designed Philadelphia City Hall. The church is well known as a notable example of the Greek Revival style of architecture.

Erected 1982 by Media Borough Council.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Religion & Religious Structures. A significant historical year for this entry is 1850.

Location. 39° 54.993′ N, 75° 23.331′ W. Marker is in Media, Pennsylvania, in Delaware County. It is at the intersection of East Baltimore Avenue and Church Street, on the right when traveling east on East Baltimore Avenue. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 30 E Baltimore Ave, Media PA 19063, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Southeast Pennsylvania and in Greater Philadelphia.

It is also in the American Northeast

and in the Mid-Atlantic.

Globally, it is in North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Haudenosaunee (Iroquois) Confederacy,

New Netherland,

and one of the original Thirteen Colonies.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: The Seyfert House (within shouting distance of this marker); Hawley House (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); In Honor of Captain Franklin P. Haller, Jr. (about 400 feet away); The Armory (about 400 feet away); The Borough of Media, Delaware County, Pennsylvania

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(about 400 feet away); Media Borough Hall (about 600 feet away); Media Theatre Building (about 600 feet away); a different marker also named The Borough of Media, Delaware County, Pennsylvania (about 600 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Media.

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Photographed by Devry Becker Jones (CC0), September 3, 2022

2. Media Presbyterian Church

Credits. This page was last revised on September 6, 2022. It was originally submitted on September 6, 2022, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 424 times since then and 11 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on September 6, 2022, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.