Nazareth in Northampton County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
The Whitefield House
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., April 5, 2022
1. The Whitefield House Marker
Bought by the Moravians in 1741 and completed in 1743
First place of worship and home of the clergy
1749 Nursery for children of colonists
1855-58 Theological Seminary
1868 Missionary Home and Moravian Historical Society
Erected by Moravian Historical Society.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Churches & Religion • Colonial Era • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1740.
Location. 40° 44.532′ N, 75° 18.41′ W. Marker is in Nazareth, Pennsylvania, in Northampton County. Marker is on Center Street (Pennsylvania Route 191) east of Whitefield Street, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 214 East Center Street, Nazareth PA 18064, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. A different marker also named Whitefield House (here, next to this marker); Site of the First House of Nazareth (a few steps from this marker); Starting, Stopping, and Starting Again! (a few steps from this
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., April 5, 2022
2. The Whitefield House
this page online
Also see . . .
1. Moravian Historical Society. (Submitted on April 6, 2022, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)
2. George Whitefield Bio (PBS). (Submitted on April 6, 2022, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)
Credits. This page was last revised on April 6, 2022. It was originally submitted on April 6, 2022, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 65 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on April 6, 2022, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.
