Old Salem Church
Inscription
Standing on land granted for religious purposes in 1785 by John Harris, this church was erected, 1822. It replaced one built of logs in 1787, the first church structure in present-day Harrisburg.
Location
AddressChestnut St. between 2nd & 3rd Sts., Harrisburg
CityHarrisburg
CountyDauphin
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.259728, -76.879433
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