James Garfield Memorial, Philadelphia

Name: James Garfield Memorial
Address: Philadelphia, United States

#59 among attractions in Philadelphia

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Facts and practical information

The James Garfield Memorial is a monument honoring the 20th President of the United States in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States. Sculptor Augustus Saint-Gaudens and architect Stanford White collaborated on the memorial, which was completed in 1896. It is located in Fairmount Park, along Kelly Drive, near the Girard Avenue Bridge. ()

Coordinates: 39°58'26"N, 75°11'26"W

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Lower North (East Park)Philadelphia United States

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James Garfield Memorial – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Philadelphia Zoo, Eastern State Penitentiary, Sedgley Woods, Equestrian statue of Ulysses S. Grant.

~1660 ftSW
Zoo
Philadelphia Zoo, Philadelphia
9 min walk • The Philadelphia Zoo, nestled in the heart of Philadelphia, United States, stands as a beacon of wildlife conservation and family-friendly recreation. Established in 1874, it has the distinction of being America's first zoo, and today it continues to delight visitors...
1 miE
Historic prison with tours and exhibits
Eastern State Penitentiary, Philadelphia
26 min walk • The Eastern State Penitentiary, a hauntingly stark structure located in Philadelphia, United States, stands as a monument to a bygone era of penology. Once the most famous and expensive prison in the world, today it operates as a museum, offering a glimpse into the...
0.5 miN
Golf
Sedgley Woods, Philadelphia
14 min walk • Nestled within the green expanse of Fairmount Park in Philadelphia, Sedgley Woods stands as one of the oldest disc golf courses in the United States. This haven for disc golf enthusiasts offers a serene escape from the bustling city life, providing a unique blend of...
0.6 miNW
Monuments and statues
Equestrian statue of Ulysses S. Grant, Philadelphia
16 min walk • The equestrian statue of Ulysses S. Grant is a public monument in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States. Located in Fairmount Park, the monument honors Ulysses S.
~1180 ftNW
Bridge
Girard Avenue Bridge, Philadelphia
6 min walk • The Girard Avenue Bridge is an automobile and trolley bridge in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, that carries Girard Avenue over the Schuylkill River. It connects the east and west sections of Fairmount Park, and the Brewerytown neighborhood with the Philadelphia Zoo. The current bridge is the third built on the site.
1.1 miW
Museum, Historical place, Art gallery
Memorial Hall, Philadelphia
28 min walk • Memorial Hall is a Beaux-Arts style building in the Centennial District of West Fairmount Park, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Built as the art gallery for the 1876 Centennial Exposition, it is the only major structure from that exhibition to survive.
~1770 ftSE
Architecture, Neighbourhood, Park
Boathouse Row, Philadelphia
9 min walk • Boathouse Row is a historic site located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, on the east bank of the Schuylkill River, just north of the Fairmount Water Works and the Philadelphia Museum of Art.
0.5 miN
Museum
John Coltrane House, Philadelphia
12 min walk • The John Coltrane House is a historic house at 1511 North 33rd Street in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA. A National Historic Landmark, it was the home of American saxophonist and jazz pioneer John Coltrane from 1952 until 1958.
~1490 ftSE
Museum, History museum, Historical place
Lemon Hill, Philadelphia
8 min walk • Lemon Hill is a Federal-style mansion in Fairmount Park, Philadelphia, built from 1799 to 1800 by Philadelphia merchant Henry Pratt. The house is named after the citrus fruits that Pratt cultivated on the property in the early 19th century.
0.6 miW
Museum
Sweetbriar, Philadelphia
16 min walk • Sweetbriar is a Neoclassical mansion in the Federal style built in 1797 in West Fairmount Park, Philadelphia. The mansion was built by Samuel Breck and named for the roses that grew on the property. The interior includes a double parlor and floor-to-ceiling windows with sweeping views of the Schuylkill River.
0.5 miS
Canal
Schuylkill Canal, Philadelphia
13 min walk • The Schuylkill Canal, or Schuylkill Navigation, was a system of interconnected canals and slack-water pools along the Schuylkill River in the U.S. state of Pennsylvania, built as a commercial waterway in the early 19th-century.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to James Garfield Memorial?

Nearby attractions include Sedgeley, Philadelphia (3 min walk), Girard Avenue Bridge, Philadelphia (6 min walk), Centennial District, Philadelphia (7 min walk), Pennsylvania Railroad, Philadelphia (7 min walk).

How to get to James Garfield Memorial by public transport?

The nearest stations to James Garfield Memorial:

Tram

Girard Avenue & 33rd Street • Lines: 15 (5 min walk)

Bus

Market St & 39th St • Lines: 40 (33 min walk)

Metro

40th Street • Lines: Mfl (34 min walk)