Bethlehem in Northampton County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Continental Army Honored Dead
Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., December 22, 2009
1. Continental Army Honored Dead Memorial
of the soldiers of the
Continental Army
who suffered and died in this
building used as a military hospital
from
Dec. 1776 to April 1777 and
Sept. 1777 to April 1778
Erected 1897 by Pennsylvania Society of Sons of the Revolution.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Heroes • Military • Notable Buildings • Patriots & Patriotism • Settlements & Settlers • War, US Revolutionary. A significant historical month for this entry is April 1777.
Location. 40° 37.116′ N, 75° 22.917′ W. Marker is in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, in Northampton County. It can be reached from West Church Street. Marker is on the wall near the southeast corner of the Brethren's House, about 75 feet from the intersection of Main and Church Streets. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: 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: Brethren's House (a few steps from this marker); John Frederick Wolle (a few steps from this marker); West Hall (within shouting distance of this marker); John Frederick Frueauff House (within shouting distance of this marker); Historic Moravian Bethlehem Historic District
this page online
Regarding Continental Army Honored Dead. "The tranquil, isolated lifestyle of the Moravians in Bethlehem was occasionally interrupted and eventually altered permanently. During the American Revolution a temporary hospital was established there for the wounded from battles at Morristown, New Jersey, and Brandywine Creek. British prisoners were housed in Bethlehem for several months during the war." (from the National Park Service lesson plan that can be found at the link below).
Also see . . . Brethren's House Floor Plan. (Submitted on February 3, 2010, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio.)
Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., December 22, 2009
2. Continental Army Honored Dead Memorial
Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., December 22, 2009
3. Continental Army Honored Dead Memorial
Photo from Church Street, looking south.
Photographed by William Fischer, Jr.
4. Brethren's House and Marker
Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., December 22, 2009
5. Continental Army Honored Dead Memorial Detail
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on February 2, 2010, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio. This page has been viewed 1,287 times since then and 24 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on February 3, 2010, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio. 4. submitted on January 25, 2010, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio. 5. submitted on February 3, 2010, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio.
