Ephrata (Pennsylvania)

Lancaster County

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Ephrata is a borough of 13,213 residents, located in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, near Lancaster and Reading. Nationally known Ephrata is mainly due to the Ephrata Cloister. The monastery was founded in 1732 by Johann Conrad Beissel ( 1690-1768 ), a Palatine Pietists from Eberbach, founded as the center of a religious community. Ephrata 's sister city of Eberbach.

The city's name is derived from the biblical place Ephrath.

History

Ephrata was initially a pure pleasure resort. In 1900 lived in Ephrata 2,452 people in 1910, 3192 and 1940, 6,199 people.

Geography

The area around Ephrata is flat and suitable for agriculture. The area of the town is 9.3 square kilometers.

Special

One of the main attractions is the Ephrata Cloister, which is located very close to the historical center. Johann Conrad Beissel established a double monastery for men and women. Ephrata is one of the most remarkable settlements of religious utopianism '.

In addition to numerous cafes and restaurants, the city also has a cinema. Another attraction is the Friday held weekly market called the Green Dragon, be offered for sale on the products of the farmers in the area.

Religion

In Ephrata, there is said to be the highest Amish population of all America.

Education

There is both a high school, one middle school and five elementary schools. The Orchestra of the High School ( Ephrata High School Orchestra ) is considered the best of the entire state. The Ephrata High School is also regarded as a sports school.