St. James' Church (Episcopal)

Founded 1744. Original structure built 1746-53; this building begun 1820. George Ross, signer of the Declaration of Independence, was vestryman. Buried here are the patriots Edward Shippen, William Atlee, Edward Hand, and Jasper Yeates.

Marker is at the intersection of Orange Street and Duke Street, on the left on Orange Street.

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