Historical Marker

Linden Hall

PA 772 (E. Main St.) just E of N Water St., at school, Lititz · Lititz · Lancaster

Inscription

Oldest girls' resident school in the United States. Founded in 1746 by the Moravian Church. Originally a day school, it has since 1794 drawn boarding students from a wide area. The school was chartered under its present name in 1863.

Location

AddressPA 772 (E. Main St.) just E of N Water St., at school, Lititz

CityLititz

CountyLancaster

StatePennsylvania

Coordinates40.156320, -76.301740

Sources

Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission

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