Two Worlds - Dutch Country
The Dutch folk culture is divided into two completely different ways of life. The Amish & related religious sects represent a minority of the Dutch population & are known as Plain Dutch. The majority of Pa. Dutch Lutherans & Reformed denominations are known as Gay Dutch. The difference between them is that the Gay Dutch accept the world as it is. The Plain Dutch separate themselves partially from the rest of the world in matters of dress, discipline & nonconformity.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Agriculture • Settlements & Settlers.
Location. 40° 31.069′ N, 75° 47.033′ W. Marker is in Kutztown, Pennsylvania, in Berks County. It can be reached from Wentz Street. Marker is on the Kutztown Fairgrounds, home of the Kutztown Folk Festival. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 450 Wentz Street, Kutztown PA 19530, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Southeast Pennsylvania and specifically in Pennsylvania Dutch Country. It is also in the American Northeast and in the Mid-Atlantic.
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Colouring Easter Eggs (here, next to this marker); Brick-End Decorated Barns (here, next to this marker); Griener Dunnerschdag (here, next to this marker); Pennsylvania Dutch Ballads (here, next to this marker); Cider Making (here, next to this marker); Wheelbarrow Matches (within shouting distance of this marker); Quilting Lore (within shouting distance of this marker); The Conestoga Wagon (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Kutztown.
Regarding Two Worlds - Dutch Country. Excerpt from "Today... and Yesterday" by The Morning Call
Credits. This page was last revised on July 10, 2017. It was originally submitted on July 10, 2017, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio. This page has been viewed 271 times since then and 10 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 10, 2017, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio.
