Northampton in Northampton County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Colonel John Siegfried
Photographed By Laura Klotz, May 7, 2024
1. Colonel John Siegfried Marker
Inscription.
Colonel John Siegfried. . This tablet is erected by the people of Northampton to perpetuate the memory and glorious services of Colonel John Siegfried and the men who served under him in the Northampton County Militia during the War of the Revolution, participating in the battles of Assunpink, Germantown, Princeton, White Marsh, Brandywine, Monmouth, Red Bank, and as frontier rangers; and to commemorate the notable meeting held at Col. Siegfried's home July 29, 1779 to prevent the depreciation of continental money. Also in recognition of the patriotism of the people of old Northampton who made and forwarded from this place many woolen blankets and stockings for use of the soldiers of the Revolution. Erected May 30, 1914.
This tablet is erected by the people of Northampton to perpetuate the memory and glorious services of Colonel John Siegfried and the men who served under him in the Northampton County Militia during the War of the Revolution, participating in the battles of Assunpink, Germantown, Princeton, White Marsh, Brandywine, Monmouth, Red Bank, and as frontier rangers; and to commemorate the notable meeting held at Col. Siegfried's home July 29, 1779 to prevent the depreciation of continental money. Also in recognition of the patriotism of the people of old Northampton who made and forwarded from this place many woolen blankets and stockings for use of the soldiers of the Revolution. Erected May 30, 1914.
Location. 40° 41.419′ N, 75° 30.084′ W. Marker is in Northampton, Pennsylvania, in Northampton County. Memorial is on 21st Street (Pennsylvania Route 329) 0.6 miles west of Main Street, on the right when traveling east. It stands behind the John Yurconic Agency, directly opposite the CVS. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Northampton PA 18067, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 2 miles of this marker, measured as the
The marker and the house are both located in what was formerly known as the village of Siegfried's, in present-day Northampton. The house is across the street and about a tenth of a mile west of the memorial.
Credits. This page was last revised on May 13, 2024. It was originally submitted on May 8, 2024, by Laura Klotz of Northampton, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 58 times since then. Photos:1, 2, 3. submitted on May 8, 2024, by Laura Klotz of Northampton, Pennsylvania. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
