Moravian Community Marker

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Bethlehem in Northampton County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

Moravian Community

By William Fischer, Jr., December 22, 2009

1. Moravian Community Marker

Inscription.
Community organized June 25, 1742. The oldest buildings are on West Church Street. Those marked are; Gemeinhaus, Sisters' House, Bell House, Brothers' House, and Old Chapel.

Erected 1953 by Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission.

Location. 40° 37.15′ N, 75° 22.919′ W. Marker is in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, in Northampton County. Marker is on Main Street, on the right when traveling north. Click for map. Marker is about 25 feet from the NW corner of the Central Moravian Church. Marker is at or near this postal address: 73 W. Church Street, Bethlehem PA 18018, United States of America.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. First Bethlehem Pharmacy (within shouting distance of this marker); Pottery (within shouting distance of this marker); Brethren's House (within shouting distance of this marker); John Frederick Wolle (within shouting distance of this marker); West Hall (within shouting distance of this marker); Central Moravian Church (within shouting distance of this marker); Colonial Industrial Quarter (within shouting distance of this marker); Smith Complex (within shouting distance of this marker). Click for a list of all markers in Bethlehem.

Also see . . .

By William Fischer, Jr., December 22, 2009

2. Moravian Community Marker

In front of Central Moravian Church, looking SE across Main Street.

1. History of Central Moravian Church. (Submitted on January 26, 2010, by William Fischer, Jr. of Fort Scott, Kansas.)
2. The Moravian Archives. (Submitted on January 26, 2010, by William Fischer, Jr. of Fort Scott, Kansas.)

Central Moravian Church Sign Photo, Click for full size

By William Fischer, Jr., December 22, 2009

3. Central Moravian Church Sign

About 20 feet from the marker.

Central Moravian Church Photo, Click for full size

By William Fischer, Jr., December 22, 2009

4. Central Moravian Church

Looking NE from intersection of Main and Church Streets (next to the Brethrens' House).

Credits. This page originally submitted on January 26, 2010, by William Fischer, Jr. of Fort Scott, Kansas. This page has been viewed 450 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on January 26, 2010, by William Fischer, Jr. of Fort Scott, Kansas.