National Register of Historic Places

U.S.S. OLYMPIA

U.S.S. OLYMPIA is a historic place in Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania, 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 66000692.

Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, PennsylvaniaListed October 15, 1966NRIS #66000692★ National Historic Landmark
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About this place

What is U.S.S. OLYMPIA?

USS Olympia (C-6/CA-15/CL-15/IX-40) is a protected cruiser that saw service with the United States Navy from her commissioning in 1895 until 1922. She is currently a museum ship in Philadelphia.

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Listing details

Name
U.S.S. OLYMPIA
City
Philadelphia
County
Philadelphia County
Listed on the National Register
October 15, 1966
NRIS reference number
66000692
Resource type
structure
National Historic Landmark
Yes
Coordinates
39.94352, -75.14102
When was U.S.S. OLYMPIA listed on the National Register?

U.S.S. OLYMPIA was added to the National Register of Historic Places on October 15, 1966.

Where is U.S.S. OLYMPIA located?

U.S.S. OLYMPIA is located in Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania at approximately 39.94352, -75.14102. See the map above.

Is U.S.S. OLYMPIA a National Historic Landmark?

Yes. U.S.S. OLYMPIA is designated a National Historic Landmark, the highest federal recognition for a historic place.