Salem United Church of Christ, Harrisburg

Name: Salem United Church of Christ
Address: 231 Chestnut St, Harrisburg, 17101, United States
Telephone: +1 717-232-7145

#27 among attractions in Harrisburg

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Salem United Church of Christ, Harrisburg

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Salem United Church of Christ, formerly known as Old Salem Reformed Church, is a historic Reformed church at 231 Chestnut Street in Harrisburg, Dauphin County, Pennsylvania. The church was built in 1821–1822, and is a two-story brick building in a Classical style. It features a large square bell tower topped by a domed cupola. The tower is flanked by two, three-story towers with stepped gables. A two-story, Sunday school annex was built to the rear of the church in 1862. ()

Built: 1821 (203 years ago)Architectural style: Renaissance revivalCoordinates: 40°15'35"N, 76°52'45"W

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231 Chestnut StDowntown HarrisburgHarrisburg 17101 United States

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+1 717-232-7145

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Salem United Church of Christ – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Pennsylvania State Capitol, Strawberry Square, Cathedral of Saint Patrick, Whitaker Center for Science and the Arts.

0.4 miNW
Museum, History museum
Pennsylvania State Capitol, Harrisburg
11 min walk • The Pennsylvania State Capitol, a beacon of democracy and history, stands proudly in the heart of Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. This architectural gem serves as the seat of government for the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and is where both the legislative and executive...
~950 ftNW
Shopping, Shopping centre
Strawberry Square, Harrisburg
5 min walk • Strawberry Square is a mixed-use retail and commercial complex located in downtown Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. It is owned and managed by the Harristown Development Corporation, a non-profit organization.
0.5 miNW
Church, Neo-baroque architecture
Cathedral of Saint Patrick, Harrisburg
13 min walk • The Cathedral of Saint Patrick is a cathedral of the Catholic Church in downtown Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, United States. It is the mother church of the Diocese of Harrisburg and is the seat of its bishop.
~690 ftNW
Museum, Science museum, Cinema
Whitaker Center for Science and the Arts, Harrisburg
4 min walk • Whitaker Center for Science and the Arts is located in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. The center is the first complex of its kind in the United States to use science as an entry to the arts.
0.5 miNW
Museum, History museum, Art museum
State Museum of Pennsylvania, Harrisburg
14 min walk • The State Museum of Pennsylvania is a non-profit museum at 300 North Street in downtown Harrisburg, run by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania through the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission to preserve and interpret the region's history and culture. It is a part of the Pennsylvania State Capitol Complex.
0.5 miSW
Island, Park
City Island, Harrisburg
14 min walk • City Island is a mile-long island in the Susquehanna River between Harrisburg and Wormleysburg, Pennsylvania in the United States. It is used mainly for leisure and sports activities. Its previous names have included Turkey Island, Maclay's Island, Forster's Island and Hargast Island.
~1970 ftN
Museum
Harris Tower, Harrisburg
10 min walk • Harris Switch Tower, also known as HG Tower or Harris Tower, is an interlocking tower in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania in the United States. The tower was built in 1929 by the Pennsylvania Railroad and remained in operation until it was closed in 1991 by Amtrak.
~620 ftNW
Museum, Art museum
Susquehanna Art Museum, Harrisburg
3 min walk • The Susquehanna Art Museum is a non-profit art museum in the United States, located in Midtown Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, the state's capital.
~780 ftW
Square
Market Square, Harrisburg
4 min walk • Harrisburg's Market Square is located in Downtown Harrisburg at the intersection of 2nd and Market Streets. The square was created in 1785.
~1100 ftS
Museum, History museum, Historical place
Simon Cameron House, Harrisburg
6 min walk • The Simon Cameron House, also known as John Harris Mansion and the Harris–Cameron Mansion, is a historic house museum at 219 South Front Street in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania.
0.4 miSW
Bridge
Walnut Street Bridge, Harrisburg
11 min walk • The Walnut Street Bridge also known as The People's Bridge, is a truss bridge that spanned the Susquehanna River in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania until 1996.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Salem United Church of Christ?

Nearby attractions include Camp Curtin Memorial Methodist Episcopal Church, Harrisburg (1 min walk), Old Downtown Harrisburg Commercial Historic District, Harrisburg (2 min walk), Susquehanna Art Museum, Harrisburg (3 min walk), Colonial Theatre, Harrisburg (4 min walk).

How to get to Salem United Church of Christ by public transport?

The nearest stations to Salem United Church of Christ:

Bus

FlixBus Harrisburg • Lines: 2680 (3 min walk)
Market Street Transfer Station (4 min walk)

Train

Harrisburg (5 min walk)