Amity Township near Douglassville in Berks County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Old Swedes House
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Erected 1924 by Historical Society of Berks County. (Marker Number 52.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1716.
Location. 40° 15.249′ N, 75° 43.585′ W. Marker is near Douglassville, Pennsylvania, in Berks County. It is in Amity Township. Marker is on Old Philadelphia Pike, 0.1 miles north of Britton Street, on the left when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 701 Old Philadelphia Pike, 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. Morlatton Village Trailhead (a few steps from this marker); Morlatton Vilage (a few steps from this marker); George Douglass Home (within shouting distance of this marker); Feuding Railroads (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Welcome to Morlatton Village (about 300 feet away); White Horse Inn (about 400 feet away); Mouns Jones House (about 500 feet away); Michael Fulp House (about 500 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Douglassville.
Additional commentary.
1. Spelling on the marker
This marker shows the spelling of Mr. Jones name
this page online
— Submitted November 21, 2020, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
Credits. This page was last revised on February 7, 2023. It was originally submitted on November 21, 2020, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 225 times since then and 26 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on November 21, 2020, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
