Nazareth (Pennsylvania)
Northampton County
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Nazareth is a city in Northampton County, Pennsylvania in the United States.
The name Nazareth goes back to the Biblical city of the same name, it is like Bethlehem, Emmaus and Allentown to cities in the Lehigh Valley region, whose names have a Christian origin.
History
The first settlement dates back to a founding members of the Moravian Church - referred to in the United States as Moravian Indians - 1740 Under the leadership of the preacher George Whitefield, a large settlement was on a 20 km ² large area arise. . But poor soil conditions and bad weather delayed the construction of fortified houses. Only in 1743 did the first 32 settlers from Europe. Then, however, a true stream of immigration, especially from members of the community of faith began.
Until the mid-19th century, the city developed into a center of German settlement activity in Pennsylvania. Among the Pennsylvania Dutch soon immigrant families came from Switzerland and the Alsace.
Due to the settlement activity, particularly evangelical faith groups, Nazareth became an ecclesiastical center, which was reflected in many church buildings for religious communities with lutheranischem background.
End of the 19th century began in the east of Pennsylviana a great industrial development which affected Nazareth full.
Location and population
Round in Nazareth there are many east-west connections, such as Interstate 22, U.S. Route 22 and Interstate 80, according to the 2000 census, living in Nazareth 6023 people in 2560 households.
Motorsport
In the immediate vicinity of Nazareth, the Nazareth Speedway is on the race of the ChampCar, Indy Car Series and NASCAR Busch Series have been extended. The former Formula 1 World Champion Mario Andretti, his son Michael and grandson Marco live in Nazareth.
Industry
The U.S. instrument-making enterprises Martin Guitar has its headquarters in Nazareth.
- Location in Pennsylvania
- Location in North America
- Northampton County ( Pennsylvania)