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Continental Army Honored Dead
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By William Fischer, Jr., December 22, 2009 | |
| | | 1. Continental Army Honored Dead Memorial | | |
Inscription.
In memory
of the soldiers of the
Continental Army
who suffered and died in this
building used as a military hospital
from
Dec. 1776 to April 1777 and
Sept. 1777 to April 1778
Erected 1897 by Pennsylvania Society of Sons of the Revolution.
Location. 40° 37.116′ N, 75° 22.917′ W. Marker is in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, in Northampton County. Click for map. Marker is on the wall near the southeast corner of the Brethren's House, about 75 feet from the intersection of Main and Church Streets. Marker is in this post office area: Bethlehem PA 18018, United States of America.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Brethren's House (a few steps from this marker); John Frederick Wolle (a few steps from this marker); West Hall (within shouting distance of this marker); Central Moravian Church (within shouting distance of this marker); Moravian Community (within shouting distance of this marker); Gemeinhaus (about 300 feet away, in a direct line); Gemein Haus (about 300 feet away); Pottery (about 300 feet away). Click for a list of all markers in Bethlehem.
Regarding Continental Army Honored Dead. "The tranquil, isolated lifestyle of the Moravians in Bethlehem was occasionally interrupted and eventually altered permanently. During the American Revolution a temporary hospital was established there for the wounded from battles at Morristown, New Jersey, and Brandywine Creek. British prisoners were housed in Bethlehem for several months during the war." (from the National Park Service lesson plan that can be found at the link below).| | | | 
By William Fischer, Jr., December 22, 2009 | |
| | | 2. Continental Army Honored Dead Memorial | | |
Also see . . . Brethren's House Floor Plan. (Submitted on February 3, 2010, by William Fischer, Jr. of Fort Scott, Kansas.)
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By William Fischer, Jr., December 22, 2009 | |
| | | 3. Continental Army Honored Dead Memorial | | Photo from Church Street, looking south. | | |
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By William Fischer, Jr. | |
| | | 4. Brethren's House and Marker | | |
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By William Fischer, Jr., December 22, 2009 | |
| | | 5. Continental Army Honored Dead Memorial Detail | | |
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Credits. This page originally submitted on February 2, 2010, by William Fischer, Jr. of Fort Scott, Kansas. This page has been viewed 530 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on February 3, 2010, by William Fischer, Jr. of Fort Scott, Kansas. 4. submitted on January 25, 2010, by William Fischer, Jr. of Fort Scott, Kansas. 5. submitted on February 3, 2010, by William Fischer, Jr. of Fort Scott, Kansas.
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