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. — — Map (db m29528) HM
occupied this building from 1759 to 1929
Erected in 1755
by the Moravian Brethren
as a residence for
Count and Countess
Nicolaus Ludwig Von Zinzendorf — — Map (db m195031) HM
"This house is in a most delightful situation, standing on a high hill, where you have a prospect over a large part of the country...There is a glorious walk, newly made, on the east side of the house with double rows of trees planted on each . . . — — Map (db m195005) HM
"After three days march from Germantown, the company of seven brethren, two sisters, and two boys, might have been found seated under a large forest tree, singing songs of praise and prayer to their Lord and Savior."
L.T. Reichel . . . — — Map (db m194993) HM
The rose's significance to Nazareth dates back to when Letitia Penn Aubrey was given 5,000 acres of land by her father, William Penn. The only payment necessary for the land was one rose to be delivered to her father on the 24th day of June . . . — — Map (db m195059) HM
This is the site of Nazareth's first Moravian graveyard,
called "God's Acre," in use from 1744 to 1762.
Erroneously thought to be the burial ground of the Indians from the nearby village of Welagamika, there are actually only four Indians . . . — — Map (db m195058) HM
The Indian Tower sits at the highest point of the original 5,000 acres in Nazareth. The original structure was a pavilion called "the summer house" built in 1867 by John Jordan, Jr. He later donated $200 to the Moravian Historical Society to . . . — — Map (db m195056) HM
1740 Foundation built by George Whitefield
Bought by the Moravians in 1741 and completed in 1743
First place of worship and home of the clergy
1749 Nursery for children of colonists
1855-58 Theological Seminary
1868 Missionary Home and . . . — — Map (db m195004) HM
In Honor and Remembrance to
the Brave Men of the Nazareth Pennsylvania Area
Who Made the Supreme Sacrifice During the
Vietnam War Conflict.
Craig Gordon Klotz
E3-PFC, US Army, K.I.A. 10/1/1969
William Edward Huff . . . — — Map (db m195033) WM
The Moravian Historical Society honors the
tireless efforts of Walter and Margaret Peters
for preserving and protecting the oldest existing
Moravian site of North America. Their generosity
and foresight provide for the continued . . . — — Map (db m195016) HM
Begun in 1740 at request of Methodist missionary Reverend George Whitefield as a school for Negroes. Completed by the Moravians in 1743. Served as a communal church-home for 32 newly married German couples brought over in 1744. — — Map (db m29584) HM
Whitefield House Planned by George Whitefield in 1740 when he obtained 5,000 acres of land for a Negro school and began by Peter Boehler and several Brethren Purchased by the Moravians 1741 Completed for a family house 1743 Converted into a boarding . . . — — Map (db m172217) HM
Dedicated to the
men of the Nazareth area
who made the supreme sacrifice
during World War II and
the Korean Conflict
James Algieri Charles Andrews George A. Baltz William Benn
Emery P. Berger Thomas N. Black Frederick . . . — — Map (db m195055) WM
In honor of the Citizens of Nazareth, Penna.
who served their country in the World War
[Honored Dead]
Monroe C. Bill Newberry Billheimer David E. Dornblaser
Eugene Hariegle Clayton Kaiser Harold V. H. Knecht
Edgar W. . . . — — Map (db m195054) WM
Here rifles and other firearms were made for use in the War of 1812. Built by William Henry, 2nd, about 1800, the famous Henry shotgun was made here as late as 1904. The site is about half a mile away. — — Map (db m29570) HM
This industry was born in the Lehigh Valley. David O. Saylor first made portland cement at Coplay in 1871. Here also was the first use of the rotary kiln process commercially Nov. 8, 1889. This region has continued to lead in the industry — — Map (db m86232) HM
of Company D, 153rd
Regiment Penn. Vol., fought
at Chancellorsville and
at Gettysburg.
One rifle ball hit him on
the arm, one grazed his
shoulder and the third
bent his bayonet. — — Map (db m159125) HM
The famous Indian Walk of a day and a half from Wrightstown, Bucks County, to near the present Mauch Chunk was performed for the Penn Proprietors of Pennsylvania September 19-20, 1737 by Edward Marshall and his associates who slept at the end of the . . . — — Map (db m188225) HM
The fleet-footed Edward Marshall and associates in the day and a half walk on Sept.19-20,1737, crossed Hokendauqua Creek below this point. They spent the first night in the woods near Hockendauqua Indian Town. — — Map (db m86255) HM
Killed In Action
Cpl. William E. Krumanocker P.F.C. Wilmer C. Saylor
2nd Lt. John Robert Knause
* * * * * * * * * * * *
P.F.C. Paul Andreas · Pvt. Ray Beil · S/C Allen A. Beil
Pvt. Kenneth K. Beil · F1C Stephen T. Bodo · P.F.C. . . . — — Map (db m159171) WM
Inspired by the WWII Troop Trains that stopped in the Slate Belt
On the Porch of the Mountain View Hotel
1. Jacob Horace Strunk 2. Mona Lloyd Strunk
On Gondola Car
3. Aldo Ray (Da Re) 4. Earl "Pops" Voorhees
In Front, Lower . . . — — Map (db m182168) HM
In honor of those who served in
World War I - II
West Bangor
[Honored Dead]
Trebio Carbone Patsy Verrona
World War I
Phillip Bruno Edwin Buskirk Carmen Carbone Trebio Carbone Charles Catino
John Cesare Antonio . . . — — Map (db m237165) WM
Measurer of the notorious Walking Purchase, 1737, lived in this area, 1755-1759. In the many Indian raids of this time, his wife and his oldest son were killed, 1757, supposedly in revenge. Later he returned to Bucks County. — — Map (db m37945) HM
[Birth Name Death]
Revolutionary War
1731 Adam Sand 1793
Civil War
1838 John S. Lerch 1861 1837 Franklin Willauer 1862
1831 John D. Willauer 1863 1837 Thomas E. Frey 1863
1840 Benjamin Lerch 1863 1834 Parmer Santee . . . — — Map (db m211885) WM
A Delaware Indian of the Munsee branch, he exemplified the spirit of reconciliation. He lived on 315 acres northeast of here, patented to him by the Penns, 1738. Tatamy was the first Native American baptized by the famed David Brainerd, 1745. An . . . — — Map (db m179603) HM
Built in 1834, the Anchor Hotel was a 2 ½ story, 6 bay stone building which included a 2 story double veranda. It originally served as a rest stop and tavern for both canal boat crews and passengers. The Anchor has served Walnutport as an inn, . . . — — Map (db m85528) HM
After initially meeting in 1893 in the George Roth Saloon, Diamond Fire Company was chartered in 1896. A barn on South Canal Street served as the company's first headquarters. After purchasing property at the corner of Main and Washington Streets, . . . — — Map (db m221112) HM
The Lehigh Navigation, built by the Lehigh Coal and Navigation Company, was used to transport anthracite coal from mines in north eastern Pennsylvania to New York, Easton, Philadelphia, and beyond. Workers dug much of the canal by hand, constructing . . . — — Map (db m85561) HM
Completed in 1829 under the guidance of entrepreneur Josiah White, this 46 mile canal was constructed in only two years. Operated by the Lehigh Coal and Navigation Company, this hand dug canal contained 52 locks and 8 dams. Canal boats transported . . . — — Map (db m85529) HM
Once owned by the Lehigh Coal and Navigation Company, the Lehigh River was the only privately owned river in the United States. In 1818 the Pennsylvania Legislature gave the company the right to make the river navigable for the transportation of . . . — — Map (db m85532) HM
The Pennsylvania House and Slate Exchange Hotels provided lodging for railroad passengers and travelers on the Lehigh Canal. Phaon Bittner and Daniel Muse constructed the Pennsylvania House in 1868. After purchasing Muses interests, Bittner ran the . . . — — Map (db m219627) HM
Incorporated as a borough in 1909, Walnutport was originally a part of Lehigh Township. The areas first settlers were from Germany, Switzerland, Ireland and Scotland. Walnutport was established as a boat repair center along the Lehigh Canal. The . . . — — Map (db m85517) HM
A native of Switzerland, William Best emigrated from the Palatinate area of Germany to America in 1738. He became the area's first settler after purchasing a tract of land between the Lehigh River and Bertsch Creek. He fought in the French and . . . — — Map (db m218285) HM
Built in 1820 this stone structure served as the Kuntz family homestead. William Kuntz was a prominent landowner, saddler and businessman in Walnutport. Along with his sons, he owned and operated the Slate Exchange Hotel on Main Street. Kuntz sold a . . . — — Map (db m219235) HM
The earliest known burial is Wilhelm Best, Nov. 24, 1762. The names and locations of more than 1600 burials - those with tombstones - are known. 45 men are veterans of wars from the French and Indian through the Korean conflict. This includes 16 . . . — — Map (db m147606) HM WM
"To those who patriotically responded to the call of their country for service in the World War, this memorial erected A.D. 1925 by the Citizens of Wilson Borough, is gratefully dedicated" — — Map (db m157262) WM
Heller's Tavern near Wind Gap was the site for Sullivan's army at the end of the first day's march from Easton, June 18, 1779. The army was astir at 4 the next morning, crossing the mountains at Wind Gap. — — Map (db m29722) HM
Dedicated to those individuals who
have fought not only to preserve our
freedom, but also to protect and ensure
the freedom of others.
Vietnam Korea
Grenada Persian Gulf
These men and women have truly
answered the call, "Ask . . . — — Map (db m182233) WM
In Honor of
Those Who Served in the World War
1917 1919
[Died in Service]
Monroe Bill Jeremiah Creamer
[Honor Roll of Veterans]
[not transcribed]
In Honor of
Those Who Served in World War II
1941 1945
[Died . . . — — Map (db m182280) WM
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