Baptism at Wissahickon Creek 1723
Baptism at Wissahickon Creek 1723
GPS Location: 40°02'09.3"N 75°12'09.3"W
This area is mostly known for Kitchen's Mill. Along the path on the other side of Kitchen's Bridge, you will find this monument dedicated to the Church of Brethren. I can imagine that different churches held services near the creek back in the day. The famous baptism was held here on Christmas Day in 1723 by the Church of the Brethren in America.
Here are some old photos from the at the same location as the original baptism. Permission was granted to post.
Here are some old photos from the at the same location as the original baptism. Permission was granted to post.
Image courtesy of the Special Collections Research Center. Temple University Libraries. Philadelphia, PA.
Image courtesy of the Special Collections Research Center. Temple University Libraries. Philadelphia, PA.
Image courtesy of the Special Collections Research Center. Temple University Libraries. Philadelphia, PA.