Old St Mary's Church, Philadelphia

Name: Old St Mary's Church
Address: 252 S 4th St, Philadelphia, 19106-3722, United States
Telephone: +1 215-923-7930

#155 among attractions in Philadelphia

Historical place, Sacred and religious sites, Church

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St. Mary's Roman Catholic Church, also known as Old St. Mary's, is a historic church in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It is located in the Society Hill neighborhood at 248 S. Fourth Street, between Spruce and Walnut Streets. ()

Coordinates: 39°56'44"N, 75°8'54"W

Address

252 S 4th StCenter City (Society Hill)Philadelphia 19106-3722 United States

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+1 215-923-7930

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Old St Mary's Church – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Museum of the American Revolution, American Philosophical Society, Carpenters' Hall, Merchants' Exchange Building.

~1250 ftNE
Museum, History museum
Museum of the American Revolution, Philadelphia
7 min walk • The Museum of the American Revolution, nestled in the heart of Philadelphia, stands as a testament to the pivotal events that shaped the United States. A relatively recent addition to the city's rich historical landscape, the museum opened its doors in April 2017...
~1230 ftN
Museum, History museum, Entertainment
American Philosophical Society, Philadelphia
6 min walk • Nestled in the heart of historic Philadelphia, the American Philosophical Society (APS) Museum is a testament to the city's rich intellectual heritage. Established in 1743 by Benjamin Franklin, the APS is one of the oldest learned societies in the United States...
~970 ftN
Historic, Georgian-style meeting house
Carpenters' Hall, Philadelphia
5 min walk • Carpenters' Hall, nestled in the heart of historic Philadelphia, stands as a monument to American craftsmanship and revolutionary history. This Georgian-style brick building, constructed in 1774, was the meeting place of the First Continental Congress in 1774 and has...
~870 ftNE
Museum, Palladian architecture, Greek Revival architecture
Merchants' Exchange Building, Philadelphia
5 min walk • The Merchants' Exchange Building stands as an architectural treasure in the heart of Philadelphia, a testament to the city’s historical and commercial significance. Completed in 1834, this National Historic Landmark, designed by William Strickland, is a prime example...
~1570 ftS
Music and shows, Nightlife, Music venue
Theatre of Living Arts, Philadelphia
8 min walk • The Theatre of Living Arts is a concert venue located on South Street in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The venue, which opened in 1988, dates back to the early 1900s as a nickelodeon. Over the years, the venue has seen many incarnations ranging from concert hall to movie theatre to theatre.
~360 ftE
Museum, History museum, Georgian architecture
Powel House, Philadelphia
2 min walk • The Powel House is a historic house museum located at 244 South 3rd Street, between Willings Alley and Spruce Street, in the Society Hill neighborhood of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
~1360 ftN
Nightlife, Cinema
Philadelphia Bourse, Philadelphia
7 min walk • The Philadelphia Bourse was a commodities exchange founded in 1891 by George E. Bartol, a grain and commodities exporter, who modeled it after the Bourse in Hamburg, Germany.
~810 ftN
Museum, History museum
Old City Hall, Philadelphia
4 min walk • Old City Hall located at Chestnut Street at 5th Street in the Independence Hall complex of Independence National Historical Park in Center City, Philadelphia, was built in 1790–91 in the Federal style. The architect was David Evans, Jr.
~1100 ftN
Historic portraits of early U.S. leaders
Second Bank of the United States, Philadelphia
6 min walk • The Second Bank of the United States was the second federally authorized Hamiltonian national bank in the United States. Located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, it was chartered from February 1816 to January 1836.
~420 ftSW
Synagogue, Neighbourhood
Society Hill Synagogue, Philadelphia
3 min walk • Society Hill Synagogue is a synagogue located in the Society Hill section of Center City Philadelphia.
~1030 ftE
Skyscraper
Society Hill Towers, Philadelphia
5 min walk • Society Hill Towers is a three-building condominium located in the Society Hill neighborhood of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The complex contains three 31-story skyscrapers with 624 units on a 5-acre site. The towers were designed by I.M.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Old St Mary's Church?

Nearby attractions include Powel House, Philadelphia (2 min walk), Society Hill Synagogue, Philadelphia (3 min walk), Philadelphia Contributionship, Philadelphia (3 min walk), Old St. Joseph's Church, Philadelphia (3 min walk).

How to get to Old St Mary's Church by public transport?

The nearest stations to Old St Mary's Church:

Bus

Spruce St & 6th St • Lines: 12 (5 min walk)
Washington Sq & Locust St • Lines: 12, 47 (8 min walk)

Metro

5th Street • Lines: Mfl (9 min walk)
2nd Street • Lines: Mfl (10 min walk)

Train

Jefferson Station (19 min walk)
Suburban Station (30 min walk)

Tram

13th Street • Lines: 10, 11, 13, 34, 36 (22 min walk)
15th Street • Lines: 10, 11, 13, 34, 36 (26 min walk)

Light rail

Adventure Aquarium • Lines: River Line (27 min walk)
Entertainment Center • Lines: River Line (29 min walk)