Southwark in Philadelphia in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Gloria Dei Church
(Old Swedes')
Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., July 1, 2009
1. Gloria Dei Church (Old Swedes') Marker
Erected 1954 by Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Notable Buildings • Religion & Religious Structures. In addition, it is included in the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission (PHMC) series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1677.
Location. 39° 56.074′ N, 75° 8.613′ W. Marker is in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, in Philadelphia County. It is in Southwark. It can be reached from South Swanson Street, on the left. Marker is along the north facade of the church, with entrance off Christian Street between Columbus Boulevard and Interstate 95. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Philadelphia PA 19147, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Southeast Pennsylvania. 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: A different marker also named "Gloria Dei" Church (here, next to this marker); Catherine Hanson (here, next to this marker); Captain John Douglass (a few steps from this marker); Old Swedes' Church (within shouting distance of this
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Also see . . . Gloria Dei (Old Swedes' Church). National Park Service website (Submitted on July 21, 2011, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.)
Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., July 1, 2009
2. Gloria Dei Church (Old Swedes') Marker
Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., July 1, 2009
3. Gloria Dei Church and Burial Ground
Looking east.
Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., July 1, 2009
4. Gloria Dei Church Interior
Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., July 1, 2009
5. 1708 Rev. Rudman Burial Marker Inside Church
This marble covers the remains of the Rev'rend Andrew Rudman: being sent hither from Sweden. He first founded & built this church. Was a constant, faithful preacher in th' English, Swedes & Dutch churches eleven years in this countrey: where he advanc'd true piety, by sound doctrine & good example. He died Sepr. 17, 1708. Aged 40 years.
circa 1860
6. Old Swedes Church (Gloria Dei Church) and cemetery, Philadelphia
Old Swedes Church (Gloria Dei Church) and cemetery, Philadelphia, with Reverend Jehu Curtis Clay standing among gravestones, one half of a stereographic print, Marian S. Carson Collection, Library of Congress.
Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., July 1, 2009
7. Private John C. Hunterson
Civil War Medal of Honor. Buried in graveyard.
Credits. This page was last revised on February 2, 2023. It was originally submitted on August 10, 2009, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio. This page has been viewed 1,026 times since then and 23 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on August 10, 2009, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio. 6. submitted on November 29, 2014. 7. submitted on August 10, 2009, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio. • Kevin W. was the editor who published this page.
