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PHILADELPHIA (gundelo)

PHILADELPHIA (gundelo) is a historic place in Washington, District of Columbia County, District of Columbia, listed on the United States National Register of Historic Places on October 15, 1966, and designated a National Historic Landmark. Its National Register reference number is 66000852.

Washington, District of Columbia County, District of ColumbiaListed October 15, 1966NRIS #66000852★ National Historic Landmark
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PHILADELPHIA (gundelo)

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What is PHILADELPHIA (gundelo)?

USS Philadelphia was a 3-gun gundalow of the Continental Navy. She was constructed from July–August 1776 for service during the American Revolutionary War. Manned by Continental Army soldiers, she was part of a fleet under the command of General Benedict Arnold that fought against the British Royal Navy in the Battle of Valcour Island on Lake Champlain. Philadelphia was sunk during the battle on 11 October 1776.

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Listing details

Name
PHILADELPHIA (gundelo)
City
Washington
County
District of Columbia County
State
District of Columbia
Listed on the National Register
October 15, 1966
NRIS reference number
66000852
Resource type
structure
National Historic Landmark
Yes
Coordinates
38.89128, -77.02965
When was PHILADELPHIA (gundelo) listed on the National Register?

PHILADELPHIA (gundelo) was added to the National Register of Historic Places on October 15, 1966.

Where is PHILADELPHIA (gundelo) located?

PHILADELPHIA (gundelo) is located in Washington, District of Columbia County, District of Columbia at approximately 38.89128, -77.02965. See the map above.

Is PHILADELPHIA (gundelo) a National Historic Landmark?

Yes. PHILADELPHIA (gundelo) is designated a National Historic Landmark, the highest federal recognition for a historic place.

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