Walk the Revolutionary Route
Follow the King's Highway corridor through Northeast Philadelphia with an interactive map and category filters.
Colonial America · Revolutionary War · Early Philadelphia
The King's Highway Historical Trail
Explore the ancient road where George Washington marched, where William Penn's vision took shape, and where early Philadelphia grew into a nation.
Tip: On the map, filter by category and tap any marker for details.
The King's Highway Historical Trail
Walk the Road That Built a Nation
From the Documentary
The trail map and this initiative grew out of the popular historical documentary The King's Highway, which brought the story of America's first highway to audiences everywhere.
The documentary traces the King's Highway from colonial times through the Revolutionary War and into the present, shining a light on the people, places, and events that shaped this corridor. Inspired by that story, the King's Highway Historical Trail and interactive map were created so you can walk the same road and discover these landmarks for yourself.
Visit The King's HighwayTrailer: The King's Highway
What is the King's Highway?
The King's Highway — now known as Frankford Avenue — was America's first highway.
It connected colonial settlements from Boston to Charleston and served as a military and commercial artery during the Revolutionary War.
This trail traces the historic landmarks that line this ancient road in Northeast Philadelphia.
What you'll find
Tap markers for quick context (photo, summary, address), then open a full detail page to dive deeper.
- Historic churches and meetinghouses
- Colonial inns and taverns
- Museums and preserved landmarks
- Revolutionary War sites along the route
Use the category filters on the map to find types of locations.
Explore the interactive map →Walk the trail
Discover Colonial Landmarks
Tap markers for images, stories, and quick facts — then open full detail pages for each historic site.
Preserve Local History
Share location pages and plan a walk along Frankford Avenue to connect with America's colonial past.
Trail Guide (PDF)
Download the printable guide for quick reference, suggested routes, and highlights.
The interactive map
Browse an alphabetical list of sites, search by name, filter by category, and tap any marker for photos, quick context, and a "Learn More" link.
Switch basemaps (Modern, Dark, Classic, or Satellite) to explore the corridor from different perspectives.
Open the map →