National Historical Park · Pennsylvania, United States
Independence National Historical Park
Independence National Historical Park is a national historical park in Pennsylvania, United States, covering 44.9 acres (18.2 ha), established in 1948.
Photo: Phil Roeder via Wikimedia Commons, CC BY 2.0. Cropped and resized for display.
Park facts
| Park type | National Historical Park |
|---|---|
| Location | Pennsylvania, United States |
| Area | 44.9 acres (18.2 ha) |
| Established | 1948 |
| Coordinates | 39.9478° N, 75.1481° 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 Independence National Historical Park
Independence National Historical Park is a federally protected historic district in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, that preserves several sites associated with the American Revolution and the nation's founding history. Administered by the National Park Service, the 55-acre (22 ha) park comprises many of Philadelphia's most-visited historic sites within the Old City and Society Hill neighborhoods. The park has been nicknamed "America's most historic square mile" because of its abundance of historic landmarks.
Description from the park's Wikipedia article (CC BY-SA), linked in the sources below.
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Airports near this park
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- Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) · Philadelphia, United States · 7.2 miles away
- Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) · Newark, United States · 72.6 miles away
- John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) · New York, United States · 86.5 miles away
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Independence National Historical Park?
Independence National Historical Park is in Pennsylvania, United States (39.9478° N, 75.1481° W).
When was Independence National Historical Park established?
Independence National Historical Park was established in 1948, per the source listed at the foot of this page.
How big is Independence National Historical Park?
Independence National Historical Park covers 44.9 acres (18.2 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/Independence_National_Historical_Park — Wikipedia article — description (CC BY-SA).
- https://www.nps.gov/inde/ — Official park page.