Petty Island, Camden

Name: Petty Island
Address: Camden, United States

#25 among attractions in Camden

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Facts and practical information

Petty Island is a 292-acre island located in the Delaware River, which forms the border between Pennsylvania and New Jersey in the United States. The island is situated between the cities of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and Camden, New Jersey and can be seen from both the Benjamin Franklin Bridge and the Betsy Ross Bridge. It is the fourth-largest island in the Delaware River's path. Petty Island is officially part of Pennsauken Township, New Jersey. In 2019, the State of New Jersey announced plans to buy the island, owned by Citgo, and make it a nature preserve. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 39°57'53"N, 75°6'13"W

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Camden United States

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Day trips

Petty Island – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: 2424 Studios, George Chandler School, Port Richmond, St. Joseph Pro-Cathedral.

1.4 miNW
Italianate architecture
2424 Studios, Philadelphia
37 min walk • H.W. Butterworth and Sons Company Building, now known as 2424 Studios, is a historic factory building located in the Kensington neighborhood of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It was built in five phases between 1870 and about 1925. The three earliest sections are in the Italianate style.
1.3 miW
Gothic Revival architecture, Colonial revival architecture
George Chandler School, Philadelphia
33 min walk • George Chandler School is a historic school building located in the Fishtown neighborhood of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It was designed by Henry deCourcy Richards and built in 1907–1908.
0.8 miN
Neighbourhood
Port Richmond, Philadelphia
21 min walk • Port Richmond is a neighborhood in the River Wards section of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It is notable for its extremely large Polish immigrant and Polish American community.
1.6 miSE
Church
St. Joseph Pro-Cathedral, Camden
41 min walk • St. Joseph Pro-Cathedral is a Catholic parish located on the east side of Camden, New Jersey, United States. It serves as the pro-cathedral of the Diocese of Camden. It is one of two parishes in the city of Camden to be named St. Joseph. The other one is St. Joseph Polish Catholic Church, which was established in 1891.
1.6 miSW
Library
Cooper Library in Johnson Park, Camden
42 min walk • Cooper Library in Johnson Park is located in the Cooper Grant section of Camden, Camden County, New Jersey, United States. It was built in 1916 and was added to the National Register of Historic Places on March 11, 1980.
1.3 miSW
Neighbourhood
Cooper Point, Camden
33 min walk • Cooper Point is a neighborhood in the northwestern part of Camden, New Jersey, United States. According to the 2000 U.S. Census, the neighborhood has a population of 2,880.
1.1 miSW
Neighbourhood
Pyne Point, Camden
28 min walk • Pyne Point is a neighborhood in the northern part of Camden, New Jersey. As of 2010, it had a population of 5,756. Pyne Point is the site of the first European settlement in what would become Camden.
0.8 miSW
Ship
United States lightship Barnegat, Camden
21 min walk • The United States lightship Barnegat, is located in Camden, Camden County, New Jersey, United States. The lightship was built in 1904 and was added to the National Register of Historic Places on 29 November 1979.
0.8 miE
Neighbourhood
Beideman, Camden
21 min walk • Beideman is a neighborhood name in the East Camden section of the City of Camden, New Jersey, USA. According to the 2000 U.S. Census, Beideman has a population of 5,677.
0.8 miSE
Neighbourhood
North Camden, Camden
21 min walk • North Camden is a district of Camden, New Jersey. The population is 7,874. Cooper Point and Pyne Point are located in the area.
1.5 miSW
Neighbourhood
Cooper Street Historic District, Camden
40 min walk • Cooper Street Historic District is a historic district located in Camden, Camden County, New Jersey, United States. The district goes from 2nd Street to 7th Street along Cooper Street and was added to the National Register of Historic Places on August 7, 1989.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Petty Island?

Nearby attractions include United States lightship Barnegat, Camden (21 min walk), Beideman, Camden (21 min walk), Port Richmond, Philadelphia (21 min walk), North Camden, Camden (21 min walk).

How to get to Petty Island by public transport?

The nearest stations to Petty Island:

Light rail

Cooper Street–Rutgers • Lines: River Line (42 min walk)