Amity Township near Douglassville in Berks County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
St. Gabriels
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., July 4, 2009
1. St. Gabriels Church Marker
On southeast facade, near entrance.
Founded by Swedish Lutherans
1720
Changed to Prot. Episcopal
1760
Erected by Washington Camp No. 240, Patriotic Order Sons of America.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Churches & Religion • Colonial Era • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1720.
Location. 40° 15.447′ N, 75° 43.733′ W. Marker is near Douglassville, Pennsylvania, in Berks County. It is in Amity Township. Marker is at the intersection of Benjamin Franklin Highway (U.S. 422) and Church Lane, on the right when traveling east on Benjamin Franklin Highway. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1188 Ben Franklin Highway, Douglassville PA 19518, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. The Douglass Family (a few steps from this marker); Anthony Sadowski (within shouting distance of this marker); William Bird, Esq. (within shouting distance of this marker); James Warren (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); a different marker also named Anthony Sadowski (about 300 feet away); Feuding Railroads (approx. 0.2 miles away); Mouns Jones House
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Also see . . .
1. History of St. Gabriel's Church. (Submitted on December 8, 2009, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)
2. Patriotic Order Sons of America. Sponsor of the marker. (Submitted on December 8, 2009, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., July 4, 2009
2. St. Gabriel's 1801 Church Historic American Buildings Survey Marker
On southeast facade near entrance.
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr.
3. The Douglass Family Grave Plot and Marker
St. Gabriel's Church (c.1801) in background (US 422 on far side of church).
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr.
4. Anthony Sadowski Marker
St. Gabiel's (incorporated 1720) stone church, c.1801, in background.
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., July 4, 2009
5. Peter Jones Tombstone in St. Gabriel's Church Cemetery
"In memory of Peter Jones who devd y.10 oehilv[?]
aged forty sx years 1730" [Cemetery records say "10 April 1730]
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., July 4, 2009
6. Bird Tombstone in St. Gabriels Church Cemetery
"Here lieth the ___ of James and William Bird who died in the year 1748, James aged 12 years."
Credits. This page was last revised on February 7, 2023. It was originally submitted on December 8, 2009, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 846 times since then and 12 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. submitted on December 8, 2009, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.
