St. Hedwig's Roman Catholic Church, Wilmington

Name: St. Hedwig's Roman Catholic Church
Address: 408 S Harrison St, Wilmington, 19805-4050, United States
Telephone: +1 302-594-1400

#27 among attractions in Wilmington

Church, Gothic Revival architecture

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St. Hedwig's Roman Catholic Church, Wilmington

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St. Hedwig's Roman Catholic Church is a historic Roman Catholic church located at Linden and S. Harrison Streets in Wilmington, New Castle County, Delaware. St. Hedwig's serves as the only architecturally visible anchor or centerpiece for the Wilmington Polish community. The parish operated St. Hedwig's High School from 1960 to the 1970s. It was built in 1904, and is a cruciform shaped church constructed of soft gray brick with details in limestone. It is in the late Gothic Revival style. The front facade features a set of three double doors flanked by 80' spires terminating in cross gable spires. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1982. ()

Built: 1904 (120 years ago)Coordinates: 39°44'25"N, 75°33'57"W

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408 S Harrison StHedgevilleWilmington 19805-4050 United States

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+1 302-594-1400

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Day trips

St. Hedwig's Roman Catholic Church – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Daniel S. Frawley Stadium, Chase Center on the Riverfront, F. W. Woolworth Building, Delaware History Museum.

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Sport complex, Baseball, Sport
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Waterfront
Chase Center on the Riverfront, Wilmington
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Shopping, Department store, Art Deco architecture
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Museum, History museum
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Church
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Theater, Concerts and shows, Entertainment
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Church
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Which popular attractions are close to St. Hedwig's Roman Catholic Church?

Nearby attractions include Public School No. 19, Wilmington (7 min walk), Wilmington Rail Viaduct, Wilmington (7 min walk), The Delaware Contemporary, Wilmington (9 min walk), Delaware Children's Museum, Wilmington (13 min walk).

How to get to St. Hedwig's Roman Catholic Church by public transport?

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Wilmington (21 min walk)