Freeland in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Saints Peter and Paul Lutheran Church
Photographed By Kevin W., June 12, 2011
1. Saints Peter and Paul Lutheran Church Marker
The first Slovak Evangelical Lutheran congregation in the Western Hemisphere was organized mainly by Michael Zemany, pioneer Slovak Lutheran. The first service was conducted on February 22, 1883. Present church building, remodeled later, was erected in 1886.Erected 1971 by Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Churches & Religion. In addition, it is included in the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission series list. A significant historical date for this entry is February 22, 1883.
Location. 41° 0.881′ N, 75° 53.768′ W. Marker is in Freeland, Pennsylvania, in Luzerne County. Marker is on Washington Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 339 Washington St, Freeland PA 18224, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 3 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Land Use Consequences (approx. 2.2 miles away); Land Use (approx. 2.3 miles away); Eckley Veterans Memorial (approx. 2.3 miles away); The Church of the Immaculate Conception
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Also see . . . MarkerQuest - Saints Peter and Paul Lutheran Church. An overview of the now-defunct congregation's history. (Submitted on January 11, 2023, by Laura Klotz of Northampton, Pennsylvania.)
Photographed By Kevin W., June 12, 2011
2. Saints Peter and Paul Lutheran Church and Marker
Photographed By Kevin W., June 12, 2011
3. Saints Peter and Paul Lutheran Church Entrance
Credits. This page was last revised on January 12, 2023. It was originally submitted on July 5, 2011, by Kevin W. of Stafford, Virginia. This page has been viewed 736 times since then and 54 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on July 5, 2011, by Kevin W. of Stafford, Virginia.
