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

Moravian Community

Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., December 22, 2009

1. Moravian Community Marker

Inscription. Community organized June 25, 1742. The oldest buildings are on West Church Street. Those marked are; Gemeinhaus, Sisters' House, Bell House, Brothers' House, and Old Chapel.

Erected 1953 by Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Notable Buildings • Peace • Religion & Religious Structures • Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission (PHMC) series list. A significant historical date for this entry is June 25, 1871.

Location. 40° 37.15′ N, 75° 22.919′ W. Marker is in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, in Northampton County. It is on Main Street, on the right when traveling north. Marker is about 25 feet from the NW corner of the Central Moravian Church. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 73 W Church 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 distance of this marker: Historic Moravian Bethlehem Historic District (a few steps from this marker); First Bethlehem Pharmacy (within shouting distance of this marker); Pottery (within shouting distance of this marker); Brethren's House (within shouting distance of

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this marker); John Frederick Wolle (within shouting distance of this marker); West Hall (within shouting distance of this marker); Central Moravian Church (within shouting distance of this marker); Colonial Industrial Quarter (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Bethlehem.

Also see . . .
1. History of Central Moravian Church. (Submitted on January 26, 2010, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio.)
2. The Moravian Archives. (Submitted on January 26, 2010, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio.)
3. Moravian Community, Bethlehem, Northampton County - MarkerQuest blog. (Submitted on April 20, 2022, by Laura Klotz of Northampton, Pennsylvania.)

Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., December 22, 2009

2. Moravian Community Marker

In front of Central Moravian Church, looking SE across Main Street.

Central Moravian Church Sign image. Click for full size.

Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., December 22, 2009

3. Central Moravian Church Sign

About 20 feet from the marker.

Central Moravian Church image. Click for full size.

Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., December 22, 2009

4. Central Moravian Church

Looking NE from intersection of Main and Church Streets (next to the Brethrens' House).

Credits. This page was last revised on April 20, 2022. It was originally submitted on January 26, 2010, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio. This page has been viewed 1,120 times since then and 18 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on January 26, 2010, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio.