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Historical Markers and War Memorials in Nazareth, Pennsylvania

 
Clickable Map of Northampton County, Pennsylvania and Immediately Adjacent Jurisdictions image/svg+xml 2019-10-06 U.S. Census Bureau, Abe.suleiman; Lokal_Profil; HMdb.org; J.J.Prats/dc:title> https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Usa_counties_large.svg Northampton County, PA (253) Bucks County, PA (270) Carbon County, PA (77) Lehigh County, PA (127) Monroe County, PA (124) Warren County, NJ (125)  NorthamptonCounty(253) Northampton County (253)  BucksCounty(270) Bucks County (270)  CarbonCounty(77) Carbon County (77)  LehighCounty(127) Lehigh County (127)  MonroeCounty(124) Monroe County (124)  WarrenCountyNew Jersey(125) Warren County (125)
Easton is the county seat for Northampton County
Nazareth is in Northampton County
      Northampton County (253)  
ADJACENT TO NORTHAMPTON COUNTY
      Bucks County (270)  
      Carbon County (77)  
      Lehigh County (127)  
      Monroe County (124)  
      Warren County, New Jersey (125)  
 
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1 Pennsylvania, Northampton County, Nazareth — 153rd Pennsylvania Volunteer Infantry Regiment — 1906 - 2006
This cannon honors the men of the 153rd Pennsylvania Volunteer Infantry Regiment from Nazareth, who fought so gallantly during the Civil War. Their valor and bravery will forever be commemorated by this lasting symbol of our . . . Map (db m195017) HM WM
2 Pennsylvania, Northampton County, Nazareth — Christian Frederick Martin — (1786–1867)
Founder in 1833 of C.F. Martin & Co. (The Martin Guitar Company), one of the world's oldest musical instrument manufacturers. Its innovations in acoustic guitar design-- including the x-braced flat-top guitar and Dreadnought guitar-- were to exert a . . . Map (db m191452) HM
3 Pennsylvania, Northampton County, Nazareth — Civil War Memorial — 1861 - 1865
To commemorate the patriotism of the sons of Nazareth Hall who died that their country might be healed and live This stone is erected by the alumni of this institution in the Year of Grace 1868 [Honored Dead] David Baker • . . . Map (db m195021) WM
4 Pennsylvania, Northampton County, Nazareth — Holy Family Catholic Cemetery Priests' Plot
We thank you Lord that they were ours and since they are with you - are ours still [Lists of priests]Map (db m195060) HM
5 Pennsylvania, Northampton County, Nazareth — Nazareth
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
6 Pennsylvania, Northampton County, Nazareth — Nazareth Hall Military Academy
occupied this building from 1759 to 1929 Erected in 1755 by the Moravian Brethren as a residence for Count and Countess Nicolaus Ludwig Von ZinzendorfMap (db m195031) HM
7 Pennsylvania, Northampton County, Nazareth — Site of the First House of Nazareth — 1740 - 1864
[Title is text]Map (db m195003) HM
8 Pennsylvania, Northampton County, Nazareth — Starting, Stopping, and Starting Again!
"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
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9 Pennsylvania, Northampton County, Nazareth — The Backwoods of Pennsylvania
"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
10 Pennsylvania, Northampton County, Nazareth — The Barony of the Rose
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
11 Pennsylvania, Northampton County, Nazareth — The Indian Graveyard
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
12 Pennsylvania, Northampton County, Nazareth — The Indian Tower
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
13 Pennsylvania, Northampton County, Nazareth — The Kraemer-Beck Mansion — 8 Center Square — Nazareth Historic District —
This property has been designated a certified historic structure by the United States Department of the InteriorMap (db m195038) HM
14 Pennsylvania, Northampton County, Nazareth — The UN Tree
Dedicated by the people of this community on the tenth anniversary of the United NationsMap (db m195035) HM
15 Pennsylvania, Northampton County, Nazareth — The Whitefield House
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
16 Pennsylvania, Northampton County, Nazareth — The Will R. Beitel Children's Home
Formerly Nazareth Hall Military AcademyMap (db m195029) HM
17 Pennsylvania, Northampton County, Nazareth — Vietnam War Memorial
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
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18 Pennsylvania, Northampton County, Nazareth — Walter L. and Margaret M. Peters — In Memory and Honor of
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
19 Pennsylvania, Northampton County, Nazareth — Whitefield House
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
20 Pennsylvania, Northampton County, Nazareth — Whitefield House
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
21 Pennsylvania, Northampton County, Nazareth — World War II and Korean Conflict Memorial — 1941 - 1945 • 1950 - 1953
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
22 Pennsylvania, Northampton County, Nazareth — World War Memorial — 1917 • 1918 — Roll of Honor —
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
23 Pennsylvania, Northampton County, Nazareth, Plainfield Township — Henry's Gun Factory
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
24 Pennsylvania, Northampton County, Nazareth, Upper Nazareth Township — Portland Cement
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 industryMap (db m86232) HM
 
 
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Mar. 29, 2024