Bethlehem in Northampton County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Lafayette
Here stood the George Frederick Beckel house, 1762-1872, famed as the place where General Lafayette convalesced from a leg wound suffered at the Battle of Brandywine, 1777. Beckel was then superintendent of the community farm here in Bethlehem.
Erected 1987 by Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Patriots & Patriotism • Settlements & Settlers • War, US Revolutionary. In addition, it is included in the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1777.
Location. 40° 37.278′ N, 75° 22.912′ W. Marker is in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, in Northampton County. Marker is at the intersection of Main Street and Walnut Street, on the right when traveling north on Main Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 534 Main Street, Bethlehem PA 18018, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Sun Inn (within shouting distance of this marker); Heckewelder House (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Horsfield House (about 500 feet away); First House of Moravian Settlement (about 500 feet away); Miller's House (about 500 feet away); Pulaski's Banner (about 500 feet away); Monocacy Creek and Johnston Park (about 500 feet away); Luckenbach Mill (about 600 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Bethlehem.
Also see . . .
1. Marquis de Lafayette. Wikipedia entry (Submitted on January 25, 2010, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)
2. MarkerQuest - Lafayette. Further information about Lafayette's recovery period in Bethlehem. (Submitted on May 6, 2020, by Laura Klotz of Northampton, Pennsylvania.)
Credits. This page was last revised on May 26, 2023. It was originally submitted on January 25, 2010, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 862 times since then and 24 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on January 25, 2010, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. 2. submitted on May 26, 2023, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. 3. submitted on January 25, 2010, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.