National Historic Site · Pennsylvania, United States
Edgar Allan Poe National Historic Site
Edgar Allan Poe National Historic Site is a national historic site in Pennsylvania, United States, covering 0.5 acres (0.2 ha), established in 1966.
Photo: NPS Photo via Wikimedia Commons, Public domain. Cropped and resized for display.
Park facts
| Park type | National Historic Site |
|---|---|
| Location | Pennsylvania, United States |
| Area | 0.5 acres (0.2 ha) |
| Established | 1966 |
| Coordinates | 39.9617° N, 75.1503° W |
| Managed by | National Park Service |
Every fact above is taken from the sources listed below; anything no source states is left blank rather than guessed.
About Edgar Allan Poe National Historic Site
The Edgar Allan Poe National Historic Site is a preserved home once rented by American author Edgar Allan Poe, located at 532 N. 7th Street, in the Spring Garden neighborhood of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Though Poe lived in many houses over several years in Philadelphia (1838 to 1844), it is the only one which still survives. It was designated a National Historic Landmark in 1962.
Description from the park's Wikipedia article (CC BY-SA), linked in the sources below.
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What to do
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Airports near this park
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- Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) · Philadelphia, United States · 7.9 miles away
- Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) · Newark, United States · 72.1 miles away
- John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) · New York, United States · 86.1 miles away
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Edgar Allan Poe National Historic Site?
Edgar Allan Poe National Historic Site is in Pennsylvania, United States (39.9617° N, 75.1503° W).
When was Edgar Allan Poe National Historic Site established?
Edgar Allan Poe National Historic Site was established in 1966, per the source listed at the foot of this page.
How big is Edgar Allan Poe National Historic Site?
Edgar Allan Poe National Historic Site covers 0.5 acres (0.2 ha).
Sources
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_the_United_States_National_Park_System_official_units — Wikipedia list of National Park System official units — unit name, state, official designation.
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_areas_in_the_United_States_National_Park_System — Wikipedia list of National Park System areas — year established and gross area.
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Edgar_Allan_Poe_National_Historic_Site — Wikipedia article — description (CC BY-SA).
- https://www.nps.gov/edal/ — Official park page.