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Nazareth Historic District
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Center Square. Nazareth Moravian Church. August 2013.
Nazareth Historic District is located in Pennsylvania
Nazareth Historic District
Location in Pennsylvania
Nazareth Historic District is located in the United States
Nazareth Historic District
Location in the United States
Location Centered on Center and Main Sts., Nazareth, Pennsylvania
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.

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