Palmer Cemetery, Philadelphia

Name: Palmer Cemetery
Address: Philadelphia, United States

#146 among attractions in Philadelphia

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Facts and practical information

Palmer Cemetery, originally known as the Kensington Burial Grounds, was founded in 1732 in the Fishtown section of Philadelphia. ()

Coordinates: 39°58'29"N, 75°7'47"W

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River Wards (Fishtown)Philadelphia United States

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Palmer Cemetery – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Franklin Music Hall, St. Laurentius Parish, Penn Treaty Park, Northern Liberties.

1.5 miSW
Theater, Concerts and shows, Music venue
Franklin Music Hall, Philadelphia
39 min walk • Franklin Music Hall is a beacon of live entertainment nestled in the heart of Philadelphia, United States. Known for its vibrant atmosphere and eclectic lineup of performances, this theatre has become a staple in the city's cultural landscape.
~710 ftN
Church
St. Laurentius Parish, Philadelphia
4 min walk • Saint Laurentius Parish is a Roman Catholic parish established in 1882 that largely serves people of Polish background in the Fishtown neighborhood of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States.
0.6 miS
Park, William Penn
Penn Treaty Park, Philadelphia
16 min walk • Penn Treaty Park is a small park on the western bank of the Delaware River, in the Fishtown neighborhood of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It is located on Beach Street, near its intersection with Delaware Avenue.
0.9 miSW
Neighbourhood
Northern Liberties, Philadelphia
24 min walk • Northern Liberties is a neighborhood in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States. Prior to its incorporation into Philadelphia in 1854, it was among the top 10 largest cities in the U.S. in every census from 1790 to 1850.
~1730 ftNE
Italianate architecture
2424 Studios, Philadelphia
9 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.
~1870 ftSE
Gothic Revival architecture, Colonial revival architecture
George Chandler School, Philadelphia
10 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.
0.5 miSW
Street, Art museum, Museum
Girard Avenue, Philadelphia
13 min walk • Girard Avenue is a major commercial and residential street in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. For most of its length it runs east–west, but at Frankford Avenue it makes a 135-degree turn north. Parts of the road are signed as U.S. Route 13 and U.S. Route 30.
0.7 miS
Nightlife, Event space, Gambling
Rivers Casino Philadelphia, Philadelphia
19 min walk • Rivers Casino Philadelphia, formerly SugarHouse Casino, is a casino entertainment development along the Delaware River in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania's Fishtown neighborhood, one of five stand-alone casinos awarded a gaming license on December 20, 2006 by the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board.
0.9 miSW
Church, Sacred and religious sites
National Shrine of St. John Neumann, Philadelphia
23 min walk • The National Shrine of St. John Neumann is a Roman Catholic National shrine dedicated to St. John Neumann, the fourth Bishop of Philadelphia and the first American male to be canonized. The shrine is located in the lower church of St.
0.7 miSW
Church
Immaculate Conception Roman Catholic Church, Philadelphia
19 min walk • The Immaculate Conception Roman Catholic Church is located at Front and Allen Streets in Philadelphia, PA 19123 in the Northern Liberties, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania section of the city; after over 140 years as an independent parish, it became a worship site of the adjacent St. Michael's parish in 2011.
1.1 miSW
Temple, Buddhist architecture
Chenrezig Tibetan Buddhist Center of Philadelphia, Philadelphia
27 min walk • The Chenrezig Tibetan Buddhist Center of Philadelphia is a Tibetan Buddhist temple located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The center was founded in 1991 by Geshe Losang Samten, a sand mandala artist who served as an attendant to the 14th Dalai Lama.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Palmer Cemetery?

Nearby attractions include St. Laurentius Parish, Philadelphia (4 min walk), Penn Treaty School, Philadelphia (5 min walk), 2424 Studios, Philadelphia (9 min walk), George Chandler School, Philadelphia (10 min walk).

How to get to Palmer Cemetery by public transport?

The nearest stations to Palmer Cemetery:

Metro

Berks • Lines: Mfl (9 min walk)
Girard • Lines: Mfl (15 min walk)

Tram

Frankford Avenue & Girard Avenue • Lines: 15 (13 min walk)
Girard Avenue & 2nd Street • Lines: 15 (17 min walk)

Train

Temple University (30 min walk)