Old City in Philadelphia in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

Presbyterian Church in the U.S.A.

Photographed By Beverly Pfingsten, July 5, 2008

1. Presbyterian Church in the U.S.A. Marker

Inscription. Here, in its first General Assembly held May 21-24, 1789, the Presbyterian denomination in America was formally organized on a national basis. This took place in the city's Second Presbyterian Church, which was at this site from 1750 to 1837.

Erected 1989 by Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Churches & Religion • Notable Events. In addition, it is included in the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission series list. A significant historical month for this entry is May 1804.

Location. 39° 57.136′ N, 75° 8.723′ W. Marker is in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, in Philadelphia County. It is in Old City. Marker is at the intersection of Arch Street and 3rd Street, on the right when traveling west on Arch Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 100 N 3rd St, 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. Site of the Second Presbyterian Church (a few steps from this marker); Arch Street Meeting House (within shouting distance of this marker); Friends Meeting (within shouting distance of this marker); Samuel Nicholas Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); A Revolutionary Religion / Betsy Ross / Arch Street Meeting House

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(within shouting distance of this marker); Welcome to the Betsy Ross House (within shouting distance of this marker); Veterans Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Betsy Ross (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Philadelphia.

Site is now a pizza shop. image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Beverly Pfingsten, July 5, 2008

2. Site is now a pizza shop.

Credits. This page was last revised on February 2, 2023. It was originally submitted on July 19, 2008, by Bill Pfingsten of Bel Air, Maryland. This page has been viewed 981 times since then and 21 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 19, 2008, by Bill Pfingsten of Bel Air, Maryland.