National Historic Site · Illinois, United States
New Philadelphia National Historic Site
New Philadelphia National Historic Site is a national historic site in Illinois, United States, covering 124 acres (50 ha), established in 2022.
National Historic Site · Illinois, United States
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Park facts
| Park type | National Historic Site |
|---|---|
| Location | Illinois, United States |
| Area | 124 acres (50 ha) |
| Established | 2022 |
| Coordinates | 39.6958° N, 90.9597° 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 New Philadelphia National Historic Site
The New Philadelphia National Historic Site is the original site of the now-vanished town of New Philadelphia, Illinois, in the United States. It is located near the western Illinois city of Barry, in Pike County. Founded in 1836, New Philadelphia was the first town in the United States platted and registered by an African American before the American Civil War. The founder, Free Frank McWorter (1777–1854), was a former slave who was able to save money from work and his own business to purchase the freedom of his wife, then himself, and over time, 13 members of his family from Kentucky.
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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- St. Louis Lambert International Airport (STL) · St Louis, United States · 72.7 miles away
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Frequently asked questions
Where is New Philadelphia National Historic Site?
New Philadelphia National Historic Site is in Illinois, United States (39.6958° N, 90.9597° W).
When was New Philadelphia National Historic Site established?
New Philadelphia National Historic Site was established in 2022, per the source listed at the foot of this page.
How big is New Philadelphia National Historic Site?
New Philadelphia National Historic Site covers 124 acres (50 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/New_Philadelphia_National_Historic_Site — Wikipedia article — description (CC BY-SA).
- https://www.nps.gov/neph/ — Official park page.