Historical Marker

Christ Church

N 2nd St., between Market & Arch Sts., Philadelphia · Philadelphia · Philadelphia

Pennsylvania marker

Inscription

Founded, 1695. Erection of present building begun in 1727. Bells were brought from England in 1754. Among the noted persons buried here are James Wilson and Robert Morris, Signers of the Declaration of Independence, and Bishop White.

Location

AddressN 2nd St., between Market & Arch Sts., Philadelphia
CityPhiladelphia
CountyPhiladelphia
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates39.950930, -75.143540

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