Downtown Historic District in Easton in Northampton County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
The Mixsell House
Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, September 28, 2024
1. The Mixsell House Marker
Home of NCHGS
1980
Erected by Northampton County Historical and Genealogical Society.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • War, Spanish-American. In addition, it is included in the National Register of Historic Places (NRHP) series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1833.
Location. 40° 41.372′ N, 75° 12.667′ W. Marker is in Easton, Pennsylvania, in Northampton County. It is in the Downtown Historic District. It is at the intersection of South 4th Street and Ferry Street, on the right when traveling south on South 4th Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 57 S 4th St, Easton PA 18042, 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
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: George Taylor (a few steps from this marker); Samuel Phillippe (about 700 feet away, measured in a direct line); Indian Peace Treaties (about 800 feet away); Northampton Countys First Court House (about 800 feet away); Sullivans March (about 800 feet away); Founding of Easton and Northampton County (about 800 feet away); Soldiers and Sailors Monument (approx. 0.2 miles away); a different marker also named Soldiers and Sailors Monument (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Easton.
Regarding The Mixsell House. Excerpts from the National Register nomination:
Jacob Mixsell was a prominent citizen and contractor-builder in early 19th century Easton.
Jacob built his house in 1833 in the Federal style of architecture and died there in 1841. His son Charles W., a merchant, and his wife, Mary Kieper, moved in and raised their children there. They had three daughters and a son, some of which were born in thishouse. The daughters inherited the home after their parents' death in 1875.Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, September 28, 20242. The Mixsell House MarkerMarker is next to the ground-floor window on the right.
The oldest daughter, Susan P., married Colonel Charles Augustus Wikoff of Easton in this house. As a career soldier, he used his wife's parental home as his residence when not on duty elsewhere. Colonel Wikoff served in the Civil War and continued in service until his death at San Juan Hill on July 1, 1898. As acting Brigidar General, Colonel Wikoff was the highest-ranking American soldier killed during the Spanish-American War. The funeral service for Colonel Wikoff was held in the Mixsell home and was followed by a large military funeral procession leading to the Easton Cemetery for burial.
Also see . . . Jacob Mixsell House (PDF). National Register nomination for the house, which was listed in 1980. (Prepared by Lance Metz and Terressa L. Price; via National Archives) (Submitted on October 16, 2024, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.)
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 8 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 16, 2024, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.
