East Berlin in Adams County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
East Berlin
Photographed by Larry Gertner, April 5, 2018
1. East Berlin Marker
Placed on the National Register of Historic Places by the United States Department of the Interior
September 3, 1985
Erected by East Berlin Historical Preservation Society.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Places.
Location. 39° 56.259′ N, 76° 58.724′ W. Marker is in East Berlin, Pennsylvania, in Adams County. It is at the intersection of West King Street and Abbottstown Street (Route 234), on the left when traveling east on West King Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: East Berlin PA 17316, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in South-Central Pennsylvania. It is also in the American Northeast, in the Mid-Atlantic, in Appalachia, and specifically in Northern Appalachia. Globally, it is in North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Haudenosaunee (Iroquois) Confederacy and also one of the original Thirteen Colonies.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Baker-Jacobs House (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Studebaker Home (about 500 feet away); Luke Miller House (about 500 feet away); U.S. Navy F-14 Tomcat No. 162916 (about 600 feet away); M60-A3 Tank (about 600 feet away); War Dog Memorial (about 700 feet away); Swigart's Mill (approx. 0.4 miles away); Lion and the Lamb (approx. half a mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in East Berlin.
Also see . . .
1. East Berlin Historic District. Wikipedia entry. (Submitted on June 23, 2020, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
2. History of East Berlin, Pennsylvania. Borough of East Berlin webpage,; contains
this page online
Photographed by Larry Gertner, April 5, 2018
2. East Berlin, Pennsylvania
Approaching the center of town.
Photographed by Larry Gertner, April 5, 2018
3. Building of interest: The Order of Red Men Hall
Originally built 1849 as the Stambaugh Carriage Works, is now the headquarters of the East Berlin Historical Society.
Photographed by Larry Gertner, April 5, 2018
4. Building of interest: Liberty #1 Engine House
Built in 1892, it also served as the Town Hall.
Photographed by Larry Gertner, April 5, 2018
5. Building of interest: Meyers Log Cabin
Built in 1832.
Photographed by Larry Gertner, April 5, 2018
6. Building of interest: The Church Schoolhouse
Built in 1769.
Photographed by Larry Gertner, April 5, 2018
7. Building of interest: Swigart's Mill
Built in 1794. See "Other nearby markers" link.
Photographed by Larry Gertner, April 5, 2018
8. Building of interest: The Studebaker house (left)
Built c. 1790 by a relative of the wagon and automobile family. See "Other nearby markers" link.
Credits. This page was last revised on May 19, 2024. It was originally submitted on June 23, 2020, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. This page has been viewed 835 times since then and 48 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8. submitted on June 23, 2020, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.
