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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.
11 km · about 20 min drive
Pennsylvania, United States · North America
Germantown is worth a stop: 11km from Independence Hall, Philadelphia.
Germantown is a town located in Pennsylvania, United States. With a population of 10,688, it is an important destination in North America.
On a road trip, Germantown 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 Germantown to your route.
The Upper Burial Ground is a cemetery in the Germantown section of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It is notable as the last resting place of 58 American soldiers from the Battle of Germantown in the American Revolution. Here also lies many of the founders of Germantown, including William Dewees, sheriff of Germantown'sRead more
independent government. Also buried here is Zachariah Poulson, who died in 1844 after having published The American Daily Advertiser, Philadelphia's principal daily newspaper for many years. Another significant grave is that of Alexander Mack, the founder of the Schwarzenau Brethren (or German Baptist Brethren). Originally buried in Axe's Burial Ground in 1735, his remains were carefully removed in 1894 along with his field stone to the God's Acre in the rear of the Brethren church, where they now repose beside those of his son, Alexander, and family.
One of the earliest stones is Cornelius Tyson who arrived in Germantown in 1684 and died in 1716 at age 63. It is adjacent to the Concord School House.
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Germantown is located in Pennsylvania, United States, North America. The coordinates are 40.0434 latitude, -75.1802 longitude.
Germantown has a population of approximately 10,688 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.
11 km · about 20 min drive
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Iconic cracked bell in Philadelphia that rang to mark the reading of the Declaration of Independence in 1776.
11 km · about 20 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.
16 km · about 30 min drive
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