Fern Rock, Philadelphia

Name: Fern Rock
Address: Philadelphia, United States

#880 among attractions in Philadelphia

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Fern Rock is a neighborhood in the upper North Philadelphia section of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania bounded by Olney to the east, Ogontz to the west, Logan to the south, and East Oak Lane to the north. It is approximately situated between Broad Street, Tabor Road, 7th Street, Godfrey Avenue and Fisher Park. Fern Rock borders Ogontz at Broad Street, Logan at Olney Avenue, East Oak Lane at Godfrey Avenue, and Olney at the train tracks. ()

Coordinates: 40°2'6"N, 75°8'35"W

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Upper North District (Logan)Philadelphia United States

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Fern Rock – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: La Salle University Art Museum, Stenton Mansion, Upsala Mansion, Charles Schaeffer School.

0.5 miW
Museum, Art museum
La Salle University Art Museum, Philadelphia
14 min walk • The La Salle University Art Museum is located in the basement of Olney Hall at La Salle University in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The museum features six galleries. Collections include European and American art from the Renaissance to the present.
1 miSW
Museum, History museum, Park
Stenton Mansion, Philadelphia
26 min walk • Stenton, also known as the James Logan Home, was the country home of James Logan, colonial Mayor of Philadelphia and Chief Justice of the Pennsylvania Supreme Court.
0.9 miNE
Museum, History museum
Upsala Mansion, Philadelphia
23 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...
1.1 miSW
Gothic Revival architecture
Charles Schaeffer School, Philadelphia
28 min walk • Charles Schaeffer School is a historic former school building located in the Germantown neighborhood of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The building was renovated in 2019 and is now the corporate offices of the Philly Office Retail real estate company.
~730 ftN
Synagogue, Neoclassical architecture
Henry S. Frank Memorial Synagogue, Philadelphia
4 min walk • The Frank Memorial Synagogue is a synagogue in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States, named after philanthropist Henry S. Frank. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1983.
0.5 miN
Tudor Revival architecture
Julia Ward Howe School, Philadelphia
12 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 miSE
Tudor Revival architecture
Gen. David B. Birney School, Philadelphia
12 min walk • Gen. David B. Birney School is a historic school building located in the Logan neighborhood of Philadelphia. Originally built for the School District of Philadelphia, it was designed by Henry deCourcy Richards and built in 1912-1913.
1.3 miSE
Gothic Revival architecture
Feltonville School No. 2, Philadelphia
33 min walk • Feltonville School No. 2, also known as the Feltonville School, is a historic school building located in the Feltonville neighborhood of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It was designed by architect Henry deCourcy Richards and built in 1908. It is a two-story, brick building, four bays wide with a brick parapet.
1.1 miSW
Neighbourhood, Colonial architecture
Colonial Germantown Historic District, Philadelphia
30 min walk • The Colonial Germantown Historic District is a designated National Historic Landmark District in the Germantown and Mount Airy neighborhoods of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania along both sides of Germantown Avenue.
0.8 miSE
Gothic Revival architecture
Andrew J. Morrison School, Philadelphia
21 min walk • Andrew J. Morrison School is a historic school located in the Olney neighborhood of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It functions as a K–8 school under the School District of Philadelphia. The building was designed by Irwin T. Catharine and built in 1922–1924.
0.8 miW
Neighbourhood
Wister, Philadelphia
21 min walk • Wister is a neighborhood in Northwest Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States. It is bounded by Chelten Avenue to the north, Germantown Avenue to the west, Belfield Avenue to the east, and Wister Street to the south.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Fern Rock?

Nearby attractions include Logan, Philadelphia (1 min walk), Henry S. Frank Memorial Synagogue, Philadelphia (4 min walk), Newtown Junction, Philadelphia (5 min walk), Julia Ward Howe School, Philadelphia (12 min walk).

How to get to Fern Rock by public transport?

The nearest stations to Fern Rock:

Bus

Olney Transportation Center (7 min walk)

Metro

Olney Transportation Center • Lines: Bsl (8 min walk)
Logan • Lines: Bsl (11 min walk)

Train

Fern Rock Transportation Center (16 min walk)
Wister (26 min walk)