Slatington in Lehigh County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

John Kern Barn

Photographed By Don Morfe, July 6, 2015

1. John Kern Barn Marker

Inscription. Slatington's oldest surviving structure was built circa 1807, by Nicholas Kern's grandson John. Nicholas Kern's Homestead once occupied the area in front of the barn. The barn's western portion was removed in 1894 to accommodate the opening of Diamond Street.

Erected 2006 by Northern Lehigh Future Focus.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Agriculture • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1807.

Location. 40° 45.179′ N, 75° 36.605′ W. Marker is in Slatington, Pennsylvania, in Lehigh County. Marker is on Diamond Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Slatington PA 18080, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Truckers Mill (within shouting distance of this marker); George Kern Home (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); First School Slate Factory (about 600 feet away); Warrior’s Path (about 600 feet away); Neff House Hotel (approx. ¼ mile away); Hose Co. No. 1 Borough Hall (approx. ¼ mile away); Kern Settlers (approx. ¼ mile away); Slate Industry (approx. 0.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Slatington.

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Photographed By Don Morfe, July 6, 2015

2. John Kern Barn

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on July 17, 2015, by Don Morfe of Baltimore, Maryland. This page has been viewed 595 times since then and 13 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 17, 2015, by Don Morfe of Baltimore, Maryland. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.