Washington Township near Slatington in Lehigh County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Friedens
Photographed By Don Morfe, July 6, 2015
1. Friedens Marker
Inscription.
Friedens. . The land that comprised Washington Township was separated from Heidelberg Township in 1847. The establishment of the Union Church led to the region’s settlement. John Peters, the area’s first landowner, was the namesake for the village known as Petersburg. In 1860 the area became known as Friedensville. The name was later changed to Hoffmans’ P.O., since another Friedensville post office already existed. The advent of rural free delivery in 1911 eliminated the need for a post office, and the name reverted back to Friedens. Although no hotel was ever established here, Freidens was home to numerous businesses.
The land that comprised Washington Township was separated from Heidelberg Township in 1847. The establishment of the Union Church led to the region’s settlement. John Peters, the area’s first landowner, was the namesake for the village known as Petersburg. In 1860 the area became known as Friedensville. The name was later changed to Hoffmans’ P.O., since another Friedensville post office already existed. The advent of rural free delivery in 1911 eliminated the need for a post office, and the name reverted back to Friedens. Although no hotel was ever established here, Freidens was home to numerous businesses.
Erected 2008 by Northern Lehigh Future Focus.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the Postal Mail and Philately series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1847.
Location. 40° 44.065′ N, 75° 37.19′ W. Marker is near Slatington, Pennsylvania, in Lehigh County. It is in Washington Township. Marker is on Friedens Road. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 3209 Friedens Rd, Slatington PA 18080, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Credits. This page was last revised on February 7, 2023. It was originally submitted on July 18, 2015, by Don Morfe of Baltimore, Maryland. This page has been viewed 352 times since then and 33 times this year. Photos:1, 2. submitted on July 18, 2015, by Don Morfe of Baltimore, Maryland. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
