National Register of Historic Places

Church of St. James the Less

Church of St. James the Less is a historic place in Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania, listed on the United States National Register of Historic Places on November 20, 1974, and designated a National Historic Landmark. Its National Register reference number is 74001801.

Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, PennsylvaniaListed November 20, 1974NRIS #74001801★ National Historic Landmark
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About this place

What is Church of St. James the Less?

The Church of St. James the Less is a historic Episcopal church in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States, that was architecturally influential. As St. James-the-Less Episcopal Church, it was designated a National Historic Landmark for its Gothic Revival architecture, which influenced a generation of subsequent churches.

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Listing details

Name
Church of St. James the Less
City
Philadelphia
County
Philadelphia County
Listed on the National Register
November 20, 1974
NRIS reference number
74001801
Resource type
building
National Historic Landmark
Yes
Coordinates
40.00359, -75.18249
When was Church of St. James the Less listed on the National Register?

Church of St. James the Less was added to the National Register of Historic Places on November 20, 1974.

Where is Church of St. James the Less located?

Church of St. James the Less is located in Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania at approximately 40.00359, -75.18249. See the map above.

Is Church of St. James the Less a National Historic Landmark?

Yes. Church of St. James the Less is designated a National Historic Landmark, the highest federal recognition for a historic place.