Nazareth in Northampton County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

Nazareth

Photographed By Paul Crumlish, April 3, 2010

1. Nazareth Marker

Inscription. Moravian settlers arrived here in 1740 from a failing colony in Georgia. Bishop August B. Spangenberg led an experiment in communal living, called the "Great Economy," 1745-1765. It was designed to support Christian missionaries to the Indians.

Erected 1966 by Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Churches & Religion • Colonial Era • Native Americans • Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1740.

Location. 40° 44.548′ N, 75° 18.41′ W. Marker is in Nazareth, Pennsylvania, in Northampton County. Marker is on East Center Street (Pennsylvania Route 191) near North Pine Street, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Nazareth PA 18064, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Starting, Stopping, and Starting Again! (a few steps from this marker); Walter L. and Margaret M. Peters (a few steps from this marker); The Whitefield House (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Whitefield House (within shouting distance of this

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marker); Site of the First House of Nazareth (within shouting distance of this marker); The Backwoods of Pennsylvania (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Whitefield House (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); The Kraemer-Beck Mansion (approx. ¼ mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Nazareth.

Also see . . .
1. Nazareth - Behind the Marker. ExplorePAHistory.com (Submitted on July 20, 2011, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.)

2. The Borough of Nazareth. Official Site (Submitted on July 20, 2011, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.)

3. MarkerQuest - Nazareth. (Submitted on January 18, 2024, by Laura Klotz of Northampton, Pennsylvania.)

Wide-angle view of Nazareth Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Paul Crumlish, April 3, 2010

2. Wide-angle view of Nazareth Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on January 19, 2024. It was originally submitted on April 5, 2010, by PaulwC3 of Northern, Virginia. This page has been viewed 822 times since then and 19 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on April 5, 2010, by PaulwC3 of Northern, Virginia. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.