Friedens - Slatington PA
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Don.Morfe
N 40° 44.065 W 075° 37.190
18T E 447662 N 4509460
The land that comprised Washington Township was separated from Heidelberg Township in 1847. The establishment of the Union Church led to the region’s settlement.
Waymark Code: WM12GFM
Location: Pennsylvania, United States
Date Posted: 05/23/2020
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Friedens-The land that comprised Washington Township was separated from Heidelberg Township in 1847. The establishment of the Union Church led to the region’s settlement. John Peters, the area’s first landowner, was the namesake for the village known as Petersburg. In 1860 the area became known as Friedensville. The name was later changed to Hoffmans’ P.O., since another Friedensville post office already existed. The advent of rural free delivery in 1911 eliminated the need for a post office, and the name reverted back to Friedens. Although no hotel was ever established here, Freidens was home to numerous businesses.
Group that erected the marker: Northern Lehigh Future Focus
Address of where the marker is located. Approximate if necessary:
Friedens Road (CR4020)
Slatington, PA USA
18080
URL of a web site with more information about the history mentioned on the sign: Not listed
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