Whitehall Township in Lehigh County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Troxell-Steckel Farmhouse
1756
This Pennsylvania German farmhouse was constructed in 1756 by John Peter Troxell, an immigrant from Germany in search of a better life. When the structure was built, twenty years before the Declaration of Independence was signed, this farm sat on the edge of wilderness. George Washington was only twenty-four years old, and America was ruled by the King of England. At the time, the house was reported to be the largest residence on the Pennsylvania frontier. The fortress-like masonry walls of this structure are more than two feet thick.
In 1768, John Peter Troxell sold this farm to Peter Steckel, another immigrant from Germany. Pennsylvania Germans were one of the largest immigrant groups in Eastern Pennsylvania. Their traditions enriched American culture.
Erected by Lehigh County Historical Society.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1756.
Location. 40° 40.558′ N, 75° 32.114′ W. Marker is near Whitehall, Pennsylvania, in Lehigh County. It is in Whitehall Township. Marker is on Reliance Street west of Ironton Rail-Trail, on the left when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 4229 Reliance St, Whitehall PA 18052, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. War and Veterans Memorial (approx. 0.3 miles away); World War Memorial (approx. 0.4 miles away); Troxell-Steckel House (approx. 0.4 miles away); The Reformed Pastors of the Egypt Union Church (approx. 0.4 miles away); Veterans Memorial (approx. 0.4 miles away); a different marker also named Troxell-Steckel House (approx. half a mile away); Fort Deshler (approx. one mile away); First Cement (approx. 2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Whitehall.
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