Selma Mansion, Norristown
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Facts and practical information
Selma Mansion is one of the oldest structures in Norristown, Pennsylvania. Located on the western edge of the town, Selma was built by General Andrew Porter in 1794 around an existing structure purchased from Alexander McCammon in 1786. Porter was a soldier during the American Revolutionary War and helped found the Continental Marines, forerunner of the U.S. Marine Corps. He was later appointed Surveyor General, helped lay out the borders of the commonwealth and attained the rank of general. ()
Coordinates: 40°7'24"N, 75°21'36"W
Getting there by public transportation
Public transportation stops near this location
- Bus
- Light rail
- Train
Bus
- Calculate routeMain Street 19 min walk
- Calculate routeElm Street 21 min walk
- Calculate routeNorristown Transportation Center 29 min walk
- Calculate routeNorristown Transportation Center 27 min walk
- Calculate routeNorristown Transportation Center 27 min walk
Day trips
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Which popular attractions are close to Selma Mansion?
Nearby attractions include Montgomery Cemetery, Norristown (11 min walk), Riverside Cemetery, Norristown (14 min walk), Barbadoes Island, Norristown (19 min walk).
How to get to Selma Mansion by public transport?
The nearest stations to Selma Mansion:
Train
Light rail
Bus
Train
- Main Street (19 min walk)
- Elm Street (21 min walk)
Light rail
- Norristown Transportation Center • Lines: Nhsl (27 min walk)
Bus
- Norristown Transportation Center (27 min walk)
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