Bethlehem in Northampton County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
The First House of the Moravian Settlement on this site
Photographed by Jack DePalma, September 2, 2026
1. The First House on This Site Marker
Erected 1929 by Pennslyvania Historical Commission, Bethlehem Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Places. In addition, it is included in the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR), and the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission (PHMC) series lists. A significant historical date for this entry is March 9, 1741.
Location. 40° 37.193′ N, 75° 22.933′ W. Marker is in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, in Northampton County. It is on Main Street. 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: First House of Moravian Settlement (here, next to this marker); Smith Complex (within shouting distance of this marker); First Bethlehem Pharmacy (within shouting distance of this marker); Colonial Industrial Quarter (within shouting distance of this marker); Pottery (within shouting distance of this marker); Restoration of the Nain-Schober House (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Moravian Community (about 300 feet away); Springhouse (about 300
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Photographed by Jack DePalma, September 2, 2026
2. The First House of the Moravian Settlement on this site Marker
At the Bethlehem Hotel
Credits. This page was last revised on October 6, 2026. It was originally submitted on September 4, 2026, by Jack DePalma of Brooklyn,NY, New York. This page has been viewed 17 times since then. Photos: 1. submitted on September 4, 2026, by Jack DePalma of Brooklyn,NY, New York. 2. submitted on September 22, 2026, by Jack DePalma of Brooklyn,NY, New York. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
