National Register of Historic Places
Ephrata Cloister
Ephrata Cloister is a historic place in Ephrata, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, listed on the United States National Register of Historic Places on December 24, 1967, and designated a National Historic Landmark. Its National Register reference number is 67000026.
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Ephrata Cloister
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About this place
What is Ephrata Cloister?
The Ephrata Cloister or Ephrata Community was a religious community, established in 1732 by Johann Conrad Beissel at Ephrata, in what is now Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. The grounds of the community are now owned by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and are administered by the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission.
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Listing details
- Name
- Ephrata Cloister
- City
- Ephrata
- County
- Lancaster County
- State
- Pennsylvania
- Listed on the National Register
- December 24, 1967
- NRIS reference number
- 67000026
- Resource type
- district
- National Historic Landmark
- Yes
- Coordinates
- 40.18327, -76.18775
When was Ephrata Cloister listed on the National Register?
Ephrata Cloister was added to the National Register of Historic Places on December 24, 1967.
Where is Ephrata Cloister located?
Ephrata Cloister is located in Ephrata, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania at approximately 40.18327, -76.18775. See the map above.
Is Ephrata Cloister a National Historic Landmark?
Yes. Ephrata Cloister is designated a National Historic Landmark, the highest federal recognition for a historic place.
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