Nazareth

Nazareth is a Pennsylvania historical marker in Northampton County, dedicated 1966.

Northampton County · dedicated 1966 · E. Center St. (PA 191) & N. Pine St.

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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.

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Marker data: Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission via data.pa.gov

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