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

Moravian Cemetery

Photographed By Paul Crumlish, April 4, 2010

1. Moravian Cemetery Marker

Inscription. Used as a burial place, 1742-1910. Site selected and consecrated by Count von Zinzendorf. Only flat gravestones were permitted. Here are the graves of persons of various nationalities and races.

Erected 1953 by Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Cemeteries & Burial Sites • Churches & Religion. In addition, it is included in the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission series list.

Location. 40° 37.238′ N, 75° 22.762′ W. Marker is in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, in Northampton County. Marker is on West Market Street, 0.1 miles east of Main Street, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Bethlehem PA 18018, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Horsfield House (within shouting distance of this marker); Pulaski's Banner (within shouting distance of this marker); Heckewelder House (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); Restoration of the Nain-Schober House (about 600 feet away); The Old Chapel (about 700 feet away); Sisters' House (about 700 feet away); a different marker also

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named Old Chapel (about 700 feet away); Lafayette (about 700 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Bethlehem.

Also see . . . MarkerQuest - Moravian Cemetery. Further information and links pertaining to God's Acre, Bethlehem. (Submitted on May 16, 2019, by Laura Klotz of Northampton, Pennsylvania.)

Wide view of the Moravian Cemetery Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Paul Crumlish, April 4, 2010

2. Wide view of the Moravian Cemetery Marker

Looking across the Moravian Cemetery (1742) image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Paul Crumlish, April 4, 2010

3. Looking across the Moravian Cemetery (1742)

Credits. This page was last revised on May 17, 2019. It was originally submitted on April 14, 2010, by PaulwC3 of Northern, Virginia. This page has been viewed 1,374 times since then and 53 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on April 14, 2010, by PaulwC3 of Northern, Virginia.