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

First Reformed Church

Photographed By Paul Crumlish, April 4, 2010

1. First Reformed Church Marker

Inscription. Congregation organized 1745. This building, enlarged and restored, was erected, 1776. Scene of Indian Treaty, 1777. During the Revolutionary War, it was used as a military hospital.

Erected 1953 by Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Churches & Religion • Native Americans • Science & Medicine • War, US Revolutionary. In addition, it is included in the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1745.

Location. 40° 41.532′ N, 75° 12.551′ W. Marker is in Easton, Pennsylvania, in Northampton County. Marker is at the intersection of North 3rd Street and Church Street, on the right when traveling north on North 3rd Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 27 North 3rd Street, Easton PA 18042, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Worshipping, Learning, Healing, Peacemaking (a few steps from this marker); Millionaire's Row (within shouting distance of this marker); Lafayette College Founding (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Soldiers and Sailors Monument (about 300 feet away); a different marker also named Soldiers and Sailors Monument

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(about 400 feet away); The Declaration of Independence in Easton (about 400 feet away); The Great Square (about 400 feet away); Founding of Easton and Northampton County (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Easton.

Related markers. Click here for a list of markers that are related to this marker. First Reformed Church

Also see . . . First United Church of Christ - Easton, PA: Church History. (Submitted on April 24, 2010, by PaulwC3 of Northern, Virginia.)

Wide view of the First Reformed Church Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Paul Crumlish, April 4, 2010

2. Wide view of the First Reformed Church Marker

Located in front of the First Reformed Church (circa 1776) (now the First United Church of Christ)

Credits. This page was last revised on April 7, 2022. It was originally submitted on April 12, 2010, by PaulwC3 of Northern, Virginia. This page has been viewed 980 times since then and 38 times this year. Last updated on March 5, 2018, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on April 12, 2010, by PaulwC3 of Northern, Virginia. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.