St. Stephen's Episcopal Cathedral, Harrisburg

Name: St. Stephen's Episcopal Cathedral
Address: 221 N Front St, Harrisburg, 17101-1407, United States
Telephone: +1 717-236-4059

#11 among attractions in Harrisburg

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St. Stephen's Episcopal Cathedral is a cathedral of the Episcopal Church in the United States. It is the mother church of the Episcopal Diocese of Central Pennsylvania and is the seat of its bishop. The Cathedral, Cathedral House and Chapter House are located on Front Street in Downtown Harrisburg, Pennsylvania along the Susquehanna River. St. Stephen's School is just around the corner on Cranberry Street. The nave of the church was constructed in 1826 and can seat about 300 people. St. Stephen's became the diocesan cathedral on January 27, 1932. The church is a contributing property in the Harrisburg Historic District on the National Register of Historic Places. ()

Built: 1826 (198 years ago)Architectural style: Romanesque revivalCoordinates: 40°15'39"N, 76°53'9"W

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221 N Front StDowntown HarrisburgHarrisburg 17101-1407 United States

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+1 717-236-4059

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St. Stephen's Episcopal Cathedral – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Pennsylvania State Capitol, Strawberry Square, FNB Field, Cathedral of Saint Patrick.

~1430 ftN
Museum, History museum
Pennsylvania State Capitol, Harrisburg
7 min walk • The Pennsylvania State Capitol, a beacon of democracy and history, stands proudly in the heart of Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. This architectural gem serves as the seat of government for the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and is where both the legislative and executive...
~1270 ftE
Shopping, Shopping centre
Strawberry Square, Harrisburg
7 min walk • Strawberry Square is a mixed-use retail and commercial complex located in downtown Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. It is owned and managed by the Harristown Development Corporation, a non-profit organization.
0.4 miSW
Sport complex, Sport venue, Baseball
FNB Field, Harrisburg
10 min walk • FNB Field is a baseball park in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, USA, located on City Island, in the Susquehanna River. It is the home field of the Harrisburg Senators, the Double-A minor league affiliate of the Washington Nationals, and was the home stadium of Penn FC of the USL.
~1090 ftN
Church, Neo-baroque architecture
Cathedral of Saint Patrick, Harrisburg
6 min walk • The Cathedral of Saint Patrick is a cathedral of the Catholic Church in downtown Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, United States. It is the mother church of the Diocese of Harrisburg and is the seat of its bishop.
~1250 ftE
Museum, Science museum, Cinema
Whitaker Center for Science and the Arts, Harrisburg
7 min walk • Whitaker Center for Science and the Arts is located in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. The center is the first complex of its kind in the United States to use science as an entry to the arts.
~1820 ftN
Museum, History museum, Art museum
State Museum of Pennsylvania, Harrisburg
9 min walk • The State Museum of Pennsylvania is a non-profit museum at 300 North Street in downtown Harrisburg, run by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania through the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission to preserve and interpret the region's history and culture. It is a part of the Pennsylvania State Capitol Complex.
~1850 ftS
Island, Park
City Island, Harrisburg
9 min walk • City Island is a mile-long island in the Susquehanna River between Harrisburg and Wormleysburg, Pennsylvania in the United States. It is used mainly for leisure and sports activities. Its previous names have included Turkey Island, Maclay's Island, Forster's Island and Hargast Island.
0.5 miNE
Museum
Harris Tower, Harrisburg
12 min walk • Harris Switch Tower, also known as HG Tower or Harris Tower, is an interlocking tower in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania in the United States. The tower was built in 1929 by the Pennsylvania Railroad and remained in operation until it was closed in 1991 by Amtrak.
~1360 ftE
Museum, Art museum
Susquehanna Art Museum, Harrisburg
7 min walk • The Susquehanna Art Museum is a non-profit art museum in the United States, located in Midtown Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, the state's capital.
~1150 ftE
Square
Market Square, Harrisburg
6 min walk • Harrisburg's Market Square is located in Downtown Harrisburg at the intersection of 2nd and Market Streets. The square was created in 1785.
~1250 ftS
Bridge
Walnut Street Bridge, Harrisburg
7 min walk • The Walnut Street Bridge also known as The People's Bridge, is a truss bridge that spanned the Susquehanna River in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania until 1996.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to St. Stephen's Episcopal Cathedral?

Nearby attractions include William R. Griffith House, Harrisburg (1 min walk), Ronald Reagan Federal Building and Courthouse, Harrisburg (5 min walk), Dauphin County Veteran's Memorial Obelisk, Harrisburg (5 min walk), Downtown Harrisburg, Harrisburg (5 min walk).

How to get to St. Stephen's Episcopal Cathedral by public transport?

The nearest stations to St. Stephen's Episcopal Cathedral:

Bus

Market Street Transfer Station (6 min walk)
FlixBus Harrisburg • Lines: 2680 (10 min walk)

Train

Harrisburg (12 min walk)