Lititz, Historic borough in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania
Description
Lititz is a borough in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, with tree-lined streets, retail areas along Main and Broad Streets, and a stream flowing through downtown. The central streets are marked by older buildings, specialty shops, and bakeries that shape the area's character.
History
Members of the Moravian Church founded this settlement in 1756 and named it after a Bohemian castle, initially limiting residence to congregation members. These roots continue to shape the town's layout and character today.
Culture
The name comes from a castle in Bohemia, and visitors can see this heritage reflected in the Moravian Church at the center of town and the tree-lined streets where daily life still moves around this religious tradition. The annual Independence Day celebration with the Queen of Candles Pageant weaves old customs into the way people celebrate together.
Practical
Visitors find main attractions and shops in the central business district, including a well-known bakery, a chocolate retail store, and several specialty shops. The flat layout and street design make walking around straightforward and easy.
Did you know?
A school in town was founded in 1746 and remains one of the oldest continuously operating girls' boarding schools in the country. The institution reflects how deeply education has shaped the community.
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Landis Valley Museum
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Speedwell Forge
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Lititz Moravian Historic District
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Keller's Mill Covered Bridge
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Zook's Mill Covered Bridge
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Pinetown Bushong's Mill Covered Bridge
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Erb's Covered Bridge
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Johann Agust Sutter House
401 m
Manheim Borough Historic District
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Shearer's Covered Bridge
7.6 km
Buck Hill Farm Covered Bridge
2.5 km
Shreiner Farm
6.5 km
Jacob Keller Farm
8.5 km
William Werner House
276 m
Windom Mill Farm
6.5 km
Brunnerville Road Bridge over Hammer Creek
5.1 km
Christian and Emma Herr Farm
6.5 km
Julius Sturgis Pretzel Bakery
262 m
Lititz Historical Foundation
219 m
Hunsecker's Mill Covered Bridge
8.9 km
Oregon Mill Complex
6.5 kmSpeedwell Forge Dam
6.1 kmOverlook Golf Course
8.4 kmEvergreen Golf Inc.
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