National Register of Historic Places

Hill-Physick House

Hill-Physick House is a historic place in Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania, listed on the United States National Register of Historic Places on May 27, 1971, and designated a National Historic Landmark. Its National Register reference number is 71000726.

Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, PennsylvaniaListed May 27, 1971NRIS #71000726★ National Historic Landmark
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About this place

What is Hill-Physick House?

The Hill–Physick–Keith House, also known as the Hill–Keith–Physick House, the Hill–Physick House, or simply the Physick House, is a historic house museum located at 321 S. 4th Street in the Society Hill neighborhood of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA. Built 1786, it was the home of Philip Syng Physick (1768–1837), who has been called "the father of American surgery". The house was declared a National Historic Landmark in 1976. It is now owned and operated by the Philadelphia Society for the Preservation of Landmarks as a house museum.

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Listing details

Name
Hill-Physick House
City
Philadelphia
County
Philadelphia County
Listed on the National Register
May 27, 1971
NRIS reference number
71000726
Resource type
building
National Historic Landmark
Yes
Coordinates
39.94429, -75.14832
When was Hill-Physick House listed on the National Register?

Hill-Physick House was added to the National Register of Historic Places on May 27, 1971.

Where is Hill-Physick House located?

Hill-Physick House is located in Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania at approximately 39.94429, -75.14832. See the map above.

Is Hill-Physick House a National Historic Landmark?

Yes. Hill-Physick House is designated a National Historic Landmark, the highest federal recognition for a historic place.