Mother Bethel A.M.E. Church, Philadelphia

Name: Mother Bethel A.M.E. Church
Address: 419 S 6th St, Philadelphia, 19147-1498, United States
Telephone: +1 215-925-0616

#230 among attractions in Philadelphia

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Mother Bethel A.M.E. Church, Philadelphia

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The Mother Bethel African Methodist Episcopal Church is a historic church and congregation at 419 South 6th Street in Center City Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA. The congregation, founded in 1794, is the oldest African Methodist Episcopal congregation in the nation. Its present church, completed in 1890, is the oldest church property in the United States to be continuously owned by African Americans. It was designated a National Historic Landmark in 1972. ()

Built: 1890 (134 years ago)Architectural style: Romanesque architectureCoordinates: 39°56'36"N, 75°9'6"W

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419 S 6th StCenter City (Society Hill)Philadelphia 19147-1498 United States

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+1 215-925-0616

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Mother Bethel A.M.E. Church – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Mikveh Israel Cemetery, Theatre of Living Arts, Powel House, Musical Fund Hall.

~1490 ftNW
Cemetery
Mikveh Israel Cemetery, Philadelphia
8 min walk • Mikveh Israel Cemetery is the oldest Jewish cemetery in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, giving evidence of a settled community as early as 1740.
~1110 ftSE
Music and shows, Nightlife, Music venue
Theatre of Living Arts, Philadelphia
6 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.
~1580 ftNE
Museum, History museum, Georgian architecture
Powel House, Philadelphia
8 min walk • The Powel House is a historic house museum located at 244 South 3rd Street, between Willings Alley and Spruce Street, in the Society Hill neighborhood of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
~1580 ftNW
Theater
Musical Fund Hall, Philadelphia
8 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.
~1410 ftN
Monuments and statues, Sculpture
Tomb of the Unknown Soldier of the American Revolution, Philadelphia
7 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.
~850 ftNE
Synagogue, Neighbourhood
Society Hill Synagogue, Philadelphia
5 min walk • Society Hill Synagogue is a synagogue located in the Society Hill section of Center City Philadelphia.
~1150 ftE
Church, Georgian architecture, Sacred and religious sites
St. Peter's Episcopal Church, Philadelphia
6 min walk • St. Peter's Church is a historic Episcopal church located on the corner of Third and Pine Streets in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
~1270 ftNE
Historical place, Sacred and religious sites, Church
Old St Mary's Church, Philadelphia
7 min walk • St. Mary's Roman Catholic Church, also known as Old St. Mary's, is a historic church in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It is located in the Society Hill neighborhood at 248 S. Fourth Street, between Spruce and Walnut Streets.
~1330 ftN
Museum, Art museum, Library
Athenaeum of Philadelphia, Philadelphia
7 min walk • The Athenaeum of Philadelphia, located at 219 S. 6th Street between St. James Place and Locust Street in the Society Hill neighborhood of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, is a special collections library and museum founded in 1814 to collect materials "connected with the history and...
~1260 ftE
Memorial, Historical place, Memorial site
Thaddeus Kosciuszko National Memorial, Philadelphia
7 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.
~950 ftE
Museum, History museum, Historical place
Hill–Physick–Keith House, Philadelphia
5 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.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Mother Bethel A.M.E. Church?

Nearby attractions include Historic Congregation B'nai Abraham, Philadelphia (1 min walk), Starr Garden Neighbors and Friends, Philadelphia (2 min walk), Vilna Congregation, Philadelphia (2 min walk), Old Pine St Presbyterian Church, Philadelphia (3 min walk).

How to get to Mother Bethel A.M.E. Church by public transport?

The nearest stations to Mother Bethel A.M.E. Church:

Bus

Spruce St & 6th St • Lines: 12 (4 min walk)
Washington Sq & Locust St • Lines: 12, 47 (7 min walk)

Metro

9th-10th & Locust • Lines: Patco (10 min walk)
5th Street • Lines: Mfl (14 min walk)

Train

Jefferson Station (19 min walk)
Suburban Station (29 min walk)

Tram

13th Street • Lines: 10, 11, 13, 34, 36 (22 min walk)
15th Street • Lines: 10, 11, 13, 34, 36 (25 min walk)