Bethlehem in Northampton County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Gemeinhaus
(Clergy House)
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., December 22, 2009
1. Gemeinhaus Marker
Erected in 1741. First place of worship in Bethlehem was on the second floor. Count von Zinzendorf had quarters here, 1742. Place of many notable conferences in the Colonial and Revolutionary periods.
Clergy House
Erected A.D. 1741.
The
Second House of
Bethlehem,
and the first
place of worship.
Erected 1953 by Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Churches & Religion • Colonial Era • Peace • Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the National Historic Landmarks, and the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission series lists. A significant historical year for this entry is 1741.
Location. 40° 37.131′ N, 75° 22.863′ W. Marker is in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, in Northampton County. Marker is at the intersection of Church Street and Heckwelder Place, on the right when traveling west on Church Street. Touch for map
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Gemein Haus (here, next to this marker); Bell House (within shouting distance of this marker); The Old Chapel (within shouting distance of this marker); Central Moravian Church (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Old Chapel (within shouting distance of this marker); Sisters' House (within shouting distance of this marker); John Frederick Wolle (within shouting distance of this marker); Brethren's House (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Bethlehem.
Also see . . . Early History of the Moravians in Bethlehem. (Submitted on February 3, 2010, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)
Additional keywords. National Historic Landmark
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., December 22, 2009
2. Clergy House Marker
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., December 22, 2009
3. Gemeinhaus and Markers
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., http://bdh
4. Gemeinhaus Marker
National Historic Landmark
Postcard by A.C. Bosselman & Co., circa 1908
5. Gemein House, Bethlehem, Pa.
Credits. This page was last revised on October 1, 2020. It was originally submitted on February 3, 2010, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 941 times since then and 38 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on February 3, 2010, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. 5. submitted on December 14, 2014.
