On 4th Street at St. James Place, on the right when traveling south on 4th Street.
Old St. Mary's church was the most important Catholic church during the American Revolution and the early years of the nation. Built in 1763, when St. Joseph's became too small to accommodate the Catholic population of the city, the church was . . . — — Map (db m9111) HM
On 4th Street at St. James Place, on the right when traveling south on 4th Street.
In Memory of Manuel Torres, 1764–1822. As minister of the Republic of Columbia He was the first Latin American Diplomatic representative in the United States of America Tribute from the Government of Colombia and from Philadelphia . . . — — Map (db m9112) HM
On 4th Street at St. James Place, on the right when traveling south on 4th Street.
In this church on the 4th of July 1779 was held the first public - religious commemoration of the Declaration of Independence. Attendance at the Holy Mass, then sung, was The Continental Congress, The President and official head of the new . . . — — Map (db m9113) HM
On 4th Street at St. James Place, on the right when traveling south on 4th Street.
In the grave-yard adjoining this church are buried Commodore John Barry Father of the American Navy. He was chosen by the Continental Congress to command the first warship owned by the colonies and he fought the last naval battle of the . . . — — Map (db m9116) HM
On 4th Street at St. James Place, on the right when traveling south on 4th Street.
In memory of John Barry Father of the American Navy Born in Co. Wexford Ireland March 25, 1745 First captain of the first ship owned by the Continental Congress. Continuous in his service during the entire period of the Revolution. Supreme . . . — — Map (db m9117) HM
Near 4th Street south of Locust Street, on the right when traveling south.
Commander / of the Royal American Order / of Isabella, the Catholic / Assistant Quarter-Master of the Navy / and Consul General of Spain / in the U.S.A. / He was born in Alicante in MDCCLXXI / and died in Philadelphia / on September 3, A.D. 1834. — — Map (db m9135) HM
Signer of the Constitution of the United States of America Deputy from Pennsylvania to Federal Constitutional Convention May 25, 1787 - September 17, 1787 — — Map (db m9138) HM
Once the Resting Place of Mathew Carey, Publisher Born - Jan. 28 1760 Dublin, Ireland Died - Sept. 16, 1839 Phila. Printed first Catholic Bible in America, 1790 — — Map (db m9139) HM