Reading in Berks County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Penn's Common
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., July 4, 2009
1. Penn's Common Marker
Erected 1951 by Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1748.
Location. 40° 20.099′ N, 75° 54.94′ W. Marker is in Reading, Pennsylvania, in Berks County. Marker is on Perkiomen Avenue (Business U.S. 422), on the right when traveling east. Marker is about 125 feet SE of the intersection of Perkiomen Avenue, Penn Street, and 11th Street, along the western boundary of City Park. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Reading PA 19602, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Volunteer Firemen (a few steps from this marker); Ringgold Light Artillery (within shouting distance of this marker); William McKinley (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); Thomas W. Dugan Memorial Tree (about 800 feet away); Admiral Winfield Scott Schley U.S.N. Memorial Tree (approx. 0.2 miles away); Firemen's Union World War II Memorial
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Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., July 4, 2009
2. Penn's Common Marker
Looking NW toward intersection of Perkiomen Ave., Penn St., and 11th St.
Credits. This page was last revised on December 3, 2019. It was originally submitted on December 7, 2009, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 945 times since then and 7 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on December 7, 2009, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.
