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Independence Hall, Philadelphia
The birthplace of American democracy where the Declaration of Independence and the US Constitution were debated and adopted.
4 km · about 5 min drive
Pennsylvania, United States · North America
Fairmount is worth a stop: 4km from Independence Hall, Philadelphia.
Fairmount is a town located in Pennsylvania, United States. With a population of 9,246, it is an important destination in North America.
On a road trip, Fairmount sits in United States, where you drive on the right. It's in the America/New York time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Fairmount to your route.
Fairmount is a neighborhood within Lower North Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States. Its boundaries are north of Fairmount Avenue, west of Corinthian Avenue, south of Girard Avenue and east of The Schuylkill River.
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neighborhood is defined. Several other neighborhoods near Fairmount are sometimes also collectively called Fairmount, including Spring Garden, Franklintown and Francisville. Fairmount and neighboring Spring Garden are commonly referred to as the "Art Museum Area," for their proximity to and association with the Philadelphia Art Museum. Fairmount is also the location of the Eastern State Penitentiary.
The name "Fairmount" derives from the prominent hill on which the Philadelphia Museum of Art now sits and where William Penn intended to build his manor house. Later, the name was applied to the street originally called Hickory Lane that runs from the foot of Fairmount Hill through the heart of the neighborhood.
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Fairmount is located in Pennsylvania, United States, North America. The coordinates are 39.9723 latitude, -75.1810 longitude.
Fairmount has a population of approximately 9,246 people, making it a town in United States.
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The birthplace of American democracy where the Declaration of Independence and the US Constitution were debated and adopted.
4 km · about 5 min drive
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Iconic cracked bell in Philadelphia that rang to mark the reading of the Declaration of Independence in 1776.
4 km · about 5 min drive
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One of the world's greatest collections of racing sports cars, with rare vehicles that actually compete in demonstration days.
9 km · about 15 min drive
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