Lititz in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

Lititz Moravian Congregation

1749 - 250th Anniversary - 1999

— In essentials unity, in non-essentials liberty, in all things love. —

Lititz Moravian Congregation Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Beverly Pfingsten, February 9, 2008

1. Lititz Moravian Congregation Marker

Inscription. The Warwick Gemeinhaus was consecrated February 9, 1749. This date serves as the founding date for the Warwick Congregation, which on August 20, 1755, became the country congregation and Bruder-Gemein of Lititz. It was named by Count Zinzendorf in honor of the little village near the Castle of Litiz in Bohemia, where the early followers of John Hus found refuge in the year 1456. Brethren John de Watteville, Augustus Spangenberg (Bro. Joseph), and Nathaniel Seidel were present at the service of consecration.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Churches & Religion • Colonial Era • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical date for this entry is February 9, 1951.

Location. 40° 9.352′ N, 76° 18.159′ W. Marker is in Lititz, Pennsylvania, in Lancaster County. Marker can be reached from E. Main Street, 0.1 miles east of S. Water St., on the right when traveling east. Marker is on the sanctuary. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Lititz PA 17543, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. The Heritage Center (a few steps from this marker); The Lititz Pharmacopoeia (a few steps from this marker); In Memory of the Brave Soldiers of the Continental Army (a few steps from this marker); Dedicated by the Sacramento Chamber of Commerce in Memory of John Augustus Sutter

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(a few steps from this marker); Leichenkapellchen or Corpse House (within shouting distance of this marker); Linden Hall (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); The Pilgerhaus - 1754 (about 400 feet away); On This Site in 1861 Julius Sturgis (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Lititz.

Lititz Moravian Church image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Beverly Pfingsten, February 9, 2008

2. Lititz Moravian Church

Credits. This page was last revised on December 7, 2019. It was originally submitted on February 9, 2008, by Bill Pfingsten of Bel Air, Maryland. This page has been viewed 1,473 times since then and 20 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on February 9, 2008, by Bill Pfingsten of Bel Air, Maryland.