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

Historic Moravian Bethlehem Historic District

Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, September 28, 2024

1. Historic Moravian Bethlehem Historic District Marker

Inscription.
has been designated a
National Historic Landmark
This site possesses national significance in commemorating the history of the United States of America

In the 18th century, Moravian settlers from Europe established a communal society here as part of an international religious network and social experiment. The surviving buildings and industrial structures are outstanding examples of German Colonial architecture and Moravian town planning.

National Park Service
United States Department of the Interior
Designated 2012

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Religion & Religious Structures • Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the National Historic Landmarks series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 2012.

Location. 40° 37.14′ N, 75° 22.917′ W. Marker is in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, in Northampton County. It is at the intersection of Main Street and West Church Street, on the right when traveling north on Main Street. Marker is on a wall in front of Central Moravian Church Sanctuary. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 400 Main St, Bethlehem PA 18018, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Southeast Pennsylvania and in Lehigh Valley.

It is also in the American Northeast

and in the Mid-Atlantic.

Globally, it is in North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Haudenosaunee (Iroquois) Confederacy

and also one of the original Thirteen Colonies.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking

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distance of this marker: Moravian Community (a few steps from this marker); Brethren's House (within shouting distance of this marker); John Frederick Wolle (within shouting distance of this marker); West Hall (within shouting distance of this marker); John Frederick Frueauff House (within shouting distance of this marker); Central Moravian Church (within shouting distance of this marker); Continental Army Honored Dead (within shouting distance of this marker); Pottery (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Bethlehem.

Also see . . .
1. Historic Moravian Bethlehem Historic District. Original 2011 National Historic Landmark nomination for the district. (Prepared by Charlene Donchez Mowers; via Yumpu) (Submitted on October 16, 2024, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.)

2. Historic Moravian Bethlehem Historic District (Update) (PDF). 2023 nomination for adding more than a dozen buildings and sites to the district. (Prepared by Charlene Donchez Mowers; via National Park Service) (Submitted on October 16, 2024, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.)

Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, September 28, 2024

2. Historic Moravian Bethlehem Historic District Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on October 16, 2024. It was originally submitted on October 16, 2024, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 198 times since then and 17 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 16, 2024, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.