Philadelphia National Cemetery, Philadelphia

Name: Philadelphia National Cemetery
Address: Haines Street & Limekiln Pike, Philadelphia, 19138, United States
Telephone: (215) 504-5610

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Philadelphia National Cemetery is a United States National Cemetery located in the West Oak Lane neighborhood of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It was established in 1862 as nine leased lots in seven private cemeteries in the Philadelphia region. In 1881, the current location was established and the graves of soldiers were reinterred from the various leased lots. It is administered by the United States Department of Veterans Affairs, and managed from offices at Washington Crossing National Cemetery. It is 13 acres in size and contains 13,202 burials. ()

Coordinates: 40°3'31"N, 75°9'18"W

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Haines Street & Limekiln PikeUpper North District (West Oak Lane)Philadelphia 19138 United States

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(215) 504-5610

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Day trips

Philadelphia National Cemetery – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Cheltenham Square Mall, Old York Road, St. Paul's Episcopal Church, Awbury Arboretum.

1 miN
Shopping, Shopping centre
Cheltenham Square Mall, Philadelphia
25 min walk • Greenleaf at Cheltenham, formerly Cheltenham Square Mall, is an outdoor shopping center and former enclosed shopping mall along Cheltenham Avenue between Ogontz Avenue and Washington Lane on the border of Philadelphia and Cheltenham Township, Pennsylvania.
1 miE
Hiking, Hiking trail
Old York Road, Philadelphia
27 min walk • Old York Road is a roadway that was built in the 18th century to connect Philadelphia with New York City. Through New Jersey it was built along the Raritan "Naraticong Trail", also known as the Tuckaraming Trail.
1.5 miNE
Church, Gothic Revival architecture
St. Paul's Episcopal Church, Elkins Park
38 min walk • St. Paul's Episcopal Church is a historic Episcopal church at Old York and Ashbourne Roads in Elkins Park, Cheltenham Township, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania. It was originally built in 1861, and is a gray stone church in the Gothic style. The church was conceived by noted financier Jay Cooke, along with John W. Thomas, J.F.
0.8 miSW
Park, Garden
Awbury Arboretum, Philadelphia
22 min walk • Awbury Arboretum is a nonprofit arboretum and estate located at 1 Awbury Road in Germantown, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Its grounds are open daily without charge. Established in 1916, it then became a nonprofit organization in 1984.
0.6 miE
Cemetery
Northwood Cemetery, Philadelphia
16 min walk • Northwood Cemetery is a cemetery located in the West Oak Lane neighborhood of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States. It was established in 1878.
1.3 miSE
Museum, History museum
Upsala Mansion, Philadelphia
34 min walk • Upsala is a historic mansion in Mount Airy, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States. Considered one of the finest extant examples of Federal architecture, the mansion is a contributing property of the Colonial Germantown Historic District and is listed on the National Register...
~1920 ftS
Gothic Revival architecture
John L. Kinsey School, Philadelphia
10 min walk • John L. Kinsey School is a former K-8 school located in the West Oak Lane neighborhood of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It was a part of the School District of Philadelphia. As of 2017, the school building is now home to Building 21, a public high school in the innovative school district network.
1.4 miSE
Tudor Revival architecture
Julia Ward Howe School, Philadelphia
35 min walk • Julia Ward Howe School, also called Julia Ward Howe Academics Plus Elementary School is a historic school located in the Fern Rock neighborhood of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It is part of the School District of Philadelphia. The building was designed by Henry deCourcy Richards and built in 1913–1914.
0.5 miE
Neighbourhood
West Oak Lane, Philadelphia
14 min walk • West Oak Lane is a neighborhood in the Northwestern Philadelphia. The neighborhood was developed primarily between the early 1920s and late 1930s, with the areas near to Cedarbrook constructed after World War II.
1 miW
Neighbourhood
Beggarstown, Philadelphia
26 min walk • Beggarstown or Bettelhausen was a small community that was located in the present day neighborhood of Mount Airy in Northwest Philadelphia in the U.S. state of Pennsylvania.
1 miSW
Neighbourhood, Gothic Revival architecture
Awbury Historic District, Philadelphia
25 min walk • The Awbury Historic District is a historic area in the East Germantown neighborhood of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Philadelphia National Cemetery?

Nearby attractions include John L. Kinsey School, Philadelphia (10 min walk), Ogontz, Philadelphia (13 min walk), Samuel W. Pennypacker School, Philadelphia (13 min walk), West Oak Lane, Philadelphia (14 min walk).

How to get to Philadelphia National Cemetery by public transport?

The nearest stations to Philadelphia National Cemetery:

Train

Washington Lane (27 min walk)

Metro

Fern Rock Transportation Center • Lines: Bsl (39 min walk)