Harkness Point
Harkness Point is a cape in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Harkness Point is situated nearby to the locality Elmwood, as well as near Passyunk Homes.| Tap on a place to explore it |
Places of Interest
Highlights include George C. Platt Bridge and Xfinity Mobile Arena.
George C. Platt Bridge
Bridge
The George C. Platt Memorial Bridge is a through truss bridge that carries PA 291 over the Schuylkill River in Southwest Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It was opened to traffic in 1951, replacing a swing bridge to the south which carried Penrose Ferry Road across the river.
Xfinity Mobile Arena
Sports venue
Xfinity Mobile Arena is a multi-purpose indoor arena located in Philadelphia. It serves as the home of the Philadelphia Flyers of the National Hockey League, the Philadelphia 76ers of the National Basketball Association, and the Philadelphia Wings of the National Lacrosse League. Xfinity Mobile Arena is situated 2½ miles east of Harkness Point.
Philadelphia Naval Shipyard
Historic site
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The Philadelphia Naval Shipyard was the first United States Navy shipyard and was historically important for nearly two centuries. Construction of the original Philadelphia Naval Shipyard began during the American Revolution in 1776 at Front and Federal Streets in what is now the Pennsport section of Philadelphia. Philadelphia Naval Shipyard is situated 2 miles southeast of Harkness Point.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Elmwood Park and Eastwick.
Elmwood Park
Neighborhood
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Elmwood Park, also known simply as Elmwood, is a neighborhood in the Southwest section of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States. It borders the city line with Delaware County at Cobbs Creek, and extends to the Schuylkill River.
Eastwick
Neighborhood
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Eastwick is a neighborhood in the Southwest section of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States. It is the southwesternmost neighborhood in the city, bordering Philadelphia International Airport and the city line with Delaware County at Cobbs Creek and Darby Creek. Eastwick is situated 1½ miles west of Harkness Point.
Paschall
Neighborhood
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Elmwood Park, also known simply as Elmwood, is a neighborhood in the Southwest section of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States. It borders the city line with Delaware County at Cobbs Creek, and extends to the Schuylkill River. Paschall is situated 2 miles northwest of Harkness Point.
Harkness Point
- Type: Cape
- Category: landform
- Location: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Mid-Atlantic, United States, North America
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Latitude
39.904° or 39° 54′ 14″ northLongitude
-75.21657° or 75° 12′ 60″ westElevation
3 feet (1 metre)Open location code
87F6WQ3M+H9GeoNames ID
4558513
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