Nazareth Historic District facts for kids
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Nazareth Historic District
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Center Square. Nazareth Moravian Church. August 2013.
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 Location in Pennsylvania
Location in the United States
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| Location | Centered on Center and Main Sts., Nazareth, Pennsylvania |
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| Area | 188 acres (76 ha) |
| Built | 1858 |
| Architectural style | Late 19th And 20th Century Revivals, Late Victorian, Moravian |
| NRHP reference No. | 88001203 |
| Added to NRHP | August 11, 1988 |
The Nazareth Historic District is a special area in the middle of Nazareth, Pennsylvania. It's like a time capsule! This district is located in Northampton County, Pennsylvania. It's about ten miles northeast of Bethlehem and seven miles northwest of Easton.
This important district was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1988. This means it's recognized as a place with important history in the United States.
Exploring Nazareth's Past
The Nazareth Historic District is mostly filled with homes. You'll also find shops and businesses in its central part. This area was carefully planned out over many years. This happened from the mid-1700s to the early 1900s.
The district includes 503 buildings that help tell its story. It also has one special place, the Moravian Congregational Cemetery. Most buildings are two and a half stories tall. They are built from brick or wood.
Many older stone buildings were built before 1858. That's when Nazareth became a regular town. Before that, the Moravian church had more control over the area.
Important Buildings to See
Several important buildings stand out in the district. The Nazareth Moravian Church was built in 1861. St. John's U.C.C. Church was built between 1905 and 1907. St. John's Lutheran Church was built in 1858.
Another special place here is the Nazareth Hall Tract. It is listed separately as an important historic site.
Gallery
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The beautiful Nazareth Moravian Church.
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The Civil War Monument in Center Square.
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The Memorial Library of Nazareth.
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A view of Belvidere Street.
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St. John's United Church of Christ, built in 1906.
