Union Township near Littlestown in Adams County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Christ Reformed Church
Photographed By Craig Swain, June 28, 2008
1. Christ Reformed Church Marker
Known as "Mother of Reformed Churches" of this region. Congregation organized, May 1747, marking settlement of German pioneers in southern part of Conewago Valley. Section of present building erected, 1798. Many notable persons lie buried in the old churchyard.
Erected 1950 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 year for this entry is 1747.
Location. 39° 45.224′ N, 77° 3.447′ W. Marker is near Littlestown, Pennsylvania, in Adams County. It is in Union Township. Marker is at the intersection of Hanover Road (State Highway 194) and Christ Reformed Church Road (County Route 2023), on the right when traveling south on Hanover Road. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Littlestown PA 17340, 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. A different marker also named Christ Reformed Church (approx. 0.2 miles away); Revolutionary Soldiers Memorial (approx. ¼ mile away); Veterans Memorial (approx. 1.3 miles away); a different marker also named Veterans Memorial (approx. 1.3 miles away);
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Photographed By Craig Swain, June 28, 2008
2. Christ Reformed Church Marker
Photographed By Craig Swain, June 28, 2008
3. Christ Reformed Church and Cemetery
As seen from the marker location.
Photographed By Henry T. McLin, December 30, 2008
4. Christ Reformed Church, Union Township, Adams County, Pennsylvania
Photographed By Henry T. McLin, December 30, 2008
5. Christ Reformed Church
Credits. This page was last revised on February 7, 2023. It was originally submitted on August 29, 2008, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia. This page has been viewed 1,416 times since then and 26 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on August 29, 2008, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia. 4, 5. submitted on December 30, 2008, by Henry T. McLin of Hanover, Pennsylvania.
