Bethel Burial Ground, Philadelphia

Name: Bethel Burial Ground
Address: 400 Catharine Street, Philadelphia, 19147, United States

#236 among attractions in Philadelphia

Cemetery, Playground

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Facts and practical information

Bethel Burial Ground is a historic cemetery located in South Philadelphia, Pennsylvania beneath part of the surface of Weccacoe Playground, which is bounded by Queen, S. Lawrence, Catherine, and S. Liethgow Streets. The burial ground was about 100 feet square and is located below the southwest corner of the current playground. ()

Built: 1810 (214 years ago)Coordinates: 39°56'16"N, 75°9'3"W

Address

400 Catharine StreetCenter City (Queen Village)Philadelphia 19147 United States

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Day trips

Bethel Burial Ground – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Philadelphia's Magic Gardens, Theatre of Living Arts, Musical Fund Hall, Gloria Dei Church.

0.6 miNW
Monuments and statues, Art gallery, Vernacular architecture
Philadelphia's Magic Gardens, Philadelphia
15 min walk • Philadelphia's Magic Gardens is a non-profit organization, folk art environment, and gallery space on South Street in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. To date, it is the largest work created by mosaic artist Isaiah Zagar. The Magic Gardens spans three city lots, and includes indoor galleries and a large outdoor labyrinth.
~1390 ftNE
Music and shows, Nightlife, Music venue
Theatre of Living Arts, Philadelphia
7 min walk • The Theatre of Living Arts is a concert venue located on South Street in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The venue, which opened in 1988, dates back to the early 1900s as a nickelodeon. Over the years, the venue has seen many incarnations ranging from concert hall to movie theatre to theatre.
0.7 miN
Theater
Musical Fund Hall, Philadelphia
17 min walk • The Musical Fund Hall in Philadelphia is a landmark building of both architectural and historic significance, noted especially for the illustrious persons who have spoken or performed there.
0.4 miSE
Church, Sacred and religious sites, Historical place
Gloria Dei Church, Philadelphia
12 min walk • Gloria Dei Church, known locally as Old Swedes', is a historic church located in the Southwark neighborhood of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, at 929 South Water Street, bounded by Christian Street on the north, South Christopher Columbus Boulevard on the east, and Washington Avenue on the south.
0.4 miNE
Church, Georgian architecture, Sacred and religious sites
St. Peter's Episcopal Church, Philadelphia
11 min walk • St. Peter's Church is a historic Episcopal church located on the corner of Third and Pine Streets in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
0.4 miNE
Memorial, Historical place, Memorial site
Thaddeus Kosciuszko National Memorial, Philadelphia
11 min walk • Thaddeus Kosciuszko National Memorial, at 301 Pine Street in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, preserves the home of Tadeusz Kościuszko. The life and work of the Polish patriot and hero of the American Revolution are commemorated here.
0.5 miN
Museum, History museum, Historical place
Hill–Physick–Keith House, Philadelphia
12 min walk • The Hill–Physick–Keith House, also known as the Hill–Keith–Physick House, the Hill–Physick House, or simply the Physick House, is a historic house museum located at 321 S. 4th Street in the Society Hill neighborhood of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA.
0.4 miN
Church
Old Pine Street Church, Philadelphia
11 min walk • Old Pine Street Church is a Presbyterian Church in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania built in 1768.
~1400 ftW
Romanesque architecture, Memorial, Art gallery
Fleisher Art Memorial, Philadelphia
7 min walk • Samuel S. Fleisher Art Memorial, also known as Church of the Evangelists and St. Martin's College for Indigent Boys, is a set of four buildings with a history that unites idealism or religious beliefs, service to the poor, and art.
0.4 miN
Church, Historical place
Mother Bethel A.M.E. Church, Philadelphia
10 min walk • The Mother Bethel African Methodist Episcopal Church is a historic church and congregation at 419 South 6th Street in Center City Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA.
~1970 ftN
Synagogue
Historic Congregation B'nai Abraham, Philadelphia
10 min walk • Historic Congregation B’nai Abraham is a synagogue located in the Society Hill section of Center City Philadelphia. It is an active congregation with daily, Shabbat, and holy day services. B'nai Abraham is home to a Jewish Preschool, as well as Lubavitch of Center City.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Bethel Burial Ground?

Nearby attractions include Queen Village, Philadelphia (3 min walk), William M. Meredith School, Philadelphia (4 min walk), Southwark, Philadelphia (5 min walk), George W. Nebinger School, Philadelphia (5 min walk).

How to get to Bethel Burial Ground by public transport?

The nearest stations to Bethel Burial Ground:

Bus

Spruce St & 6th St • Lines: 12 (14 min walk)
Washington Sq & Locust St • Lines: 12, 47 (17 min walk)

Metro

9th-10th & Locust • Lines: Patco (19 min walk)
Ellsworth-Federal • Lines: Bsl (23 min walk)

Train

Jefferson Station (29 min walk)
Suburban Station (37 min walk)

Tram

13th Street • Lines: 10, 11, 13, 34, 36 (30 min walk)
15th Street • Lines: 10, 11, 13, 34, 36 (33 min walk)

Light rail

Adventure Aquarium • Lines: River Line (33 min walk)