Nesquehoning was a bustling hub of visitors Saturday during the first Nesquehoning Historical Society Church Tour.

The seven churches of the borough, as well as the site of Sacred Heart Catholic Church, which was torn down following the church consolidation a few years ago, opened their doors to tours and to tell the rich history that lay within the walls.

Bill Gardiner, historical society member, said that the event was "the greatest idea," citing that people from Palmerton, Jim Thorpe, Whitehall and beyond came to see the beauty that the churches possess.

Helen Applegate, historical society member, added that she thinks for the first year, that attendance was decent, and as the years go by and people get more familiar with the event, hopes that it will grow and flourish.

Churches that participated included First Baptist Church, 157 W. Railroad St.; Meeds Memorial United Methodist Church, 126 W. Catawissa St.; St. Francis of Assisi, 140 W. Mill St.; St. John the Baptist Orthodox Church, 9 W. Railroad St.; St. Mary's Byzantine Church, 141 W. High St.; The Shrine to St. Therese of Lisieux, 15 E. Garibaldi Ave., New Columbus section of Nesquehoning; and Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church, 2 E. Catawissa St.

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