Henry George Birthplace, Philadelphia

Name: Henry George Birthplace
Address: Philadelphia, United States

#952 among attractions in Philadelphia

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Henry George Birthplace is a historic home located in the Washington Square West neighborhood of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1801, and is a three-story brick rowhouse in a late Federal style. The layout is typical of a Philadelphia rowhouse with a "front building" and "back building." It also has a "piazza." Noted journalist and economist Henry George was born in the house in 1839, and resided there until 1849. ()

Built: 1801 (223 years ago)Coordinates: 39°56'38"N, 75°9'30"W

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Center City (Washington Square West)Philadelphia United States

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Henry George Birthplace – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Philadelphia's Magic Gardens, Mikveh Israel Cemetery, Musical Fund Hall, Walnut Street Theatre.

~500 ftSW
Monuments and statues, Art gallery, Vernacular architecture
Philadelphia's Magic Gardens, Philadelphia
3 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.
~1080 ftNE
Cemetery
Mikveh Israel Cemetery, Philadelphia
6 min walk • Mikveh Israel Cemetery is the oldest Jewish cemetery in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, giving evidence of a settled community as early as 1740.
~1380 ftNE
Theater
Musical Fund Hall, Philadelphia
7 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.
~1850 ftNE
Theater, Concerts and shows
Walnut Street Theatre, Philadelphia
9 min walk • The Walnut Street Theatre, founded in 1809 at 825 Walnut Street, on the corner of S. 9th Street in the Washington Square West neighborhood of Philadelphia, is the oldest operating theatre in the United States.
~1720 ftN
Theater, Concerts and shows, Concert hall
Forrest Theatre, Philadelphia
9 min walk • The Forrest Theatre is a live theatre venue at 1114 Walnut Street Center City area of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It has a seating capacity of 1,851 and is managed by The Shubert Organization.
~1950 ftNE
Monuments and statues, Sculpture
Tomb of the Unknown Soldier of the American Revolution, Philadelphia
10 min walk • The Tomb of the Unknown Revolutionary War Soldier, also known as the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier of the American Revolution, is a war memorial located within Washington Square in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
~990 ftNW
Neighbourhood
Washington Square West, Philadelphia
5 min walk • Washington Square West is a neighborhood in downtown, or Center City, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
~1970 ftSE
Romanesque architecture, Memorial, Art gallery
Fleisher Art Memorial, Philadelphia
10 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.
~1830 ftE
Church, Historical place
Mother Bethel A.M.E. Church, Philadelphia
9 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.
~1980 ftE
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.
~1970 ftNW
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New Century Guild, Philadelphia
10 min walk • The New Century Guild, now the New Century Trust, is a historic women's support organization headquartered in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Henry George Birthplace?

Nearby attractions include J. Peter Lesley House, Philadelphia (2 min walk), Seger Park, Philadelphia (2 min walk), Clinton Street Historic District, Philadelphia (2 min walk), Philadelphia's Magic Gardens, Philadelphia (3 min walk).

How to get to Henry George Birthplace by public transport?

The nearest stations to Henry George Birthplace:

Metro

9th-10th & Locust • Lines: Patco (7 min walk)
12th-13th & Locust • Lines: Patco (9 min walk)

Bus

Locust St & 8th St • Lines: 12, 47 (8 min walk)
Washington Sq & Locust St • Lines: 12, 47 (9 min walk)

Train

Jefferson Station (16 min walk)
Suburban Station (22 min walk)

Tram

13th Street • Lines: 10, 11, 13, 34, 36 (16 min walk)
15th Street • Lines: 10, 11, 13, 34, 36 (18 min walk)