Philadelphia - Gloria Dei Church (Old Swedes Church)

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Gloria Dei Church (Old Swedes Church) Description

At the corner of Christian Street and Delaware Avenue (I 95) is the Gloria Dei Church (1700), also known as the Old Swedes, the oldest church in Pennsylvania.

The oldest church in the state was built between 1698-1700 and served as a mission of the Church of Sweden for two centuries. The church contains historic relics and artifacts. Revolutionary War patriots John Hansen, president of the Continental Congress under the Articles of Confederation, and five of General Washington's officers rest in the churchyard burial ground.

Hobbies & Activities category: Mission; National park; National Register of Buildings; Tombs, burial site

Address

Gloria Dei (Old Swedes') Church National Historic Site
Columbus Boulevard & Christian Street
Philadelphia, PA 19147
United States

Map Gloria Dei Church (Old Swedes Church)

Phone 1 (215) 389-1513
Fax 1 (215) 597-1416

http://www.nps.gov/glde/

Cost

FREE

Tips

Donations accepted. Reserve ahead to view the church.

Disabled

Full facilities for persons with disabilities.