Maxatawny Township in Berks County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

Dr. Nathan C. Schaeffer

1849 - 1919

By Devry Becker Jones, November 28, 2020

1. Dr. Nathan C. Schaeffer Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

Sixteen years principal of the
Keystone State Normal School
1877 - 1893

President of the
National Educational Association
1905 - 1907

Twenty six years State
Superintendent of Public Instruction
1893 - 1919

A great teacher, a wise
administrator, a Christian
gentleman
Esteem for his virtues has
caused this tablet to be erected
by the Class of 1893

Erected by The Class of 1893.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Education • Government & Politics.

Location. 40° 30.699′ N, 75° 46.997′ W. Marker is in Maxatawny Township, Pennsylvania, in Berks County. Marker is on Kutztown Road just north of Schaeffer Lane, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 15221 Kutztown Rd, Kutztown PA 19530, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Wiesenberger Alumni Center (about 700 feet away, measured in a direct line); Clarence Schock (approx. 0.2 miles away); Town Crier's House (approx.

By Devry Becker Jones, November 28, 2020

2. Dr. Nathan C. Schaeffer Marker

¼ mile away); Kutztown Army National Guard Memorial (approx. 0.4 miles away); Thompson Cabin (approx. 0.4 miles away); Kutztown Airport (approx. 0.4 miles away); Outdoor Bake Oven (approx. 0.4 miles away); Pennsylvania Dutch Ballads (approx. 0.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Maxatawny Township.

Dedication plaque for the Möller Organ to the left of the doorway image. Click for full size.

By Devry Becker Jones, November 28, 2020

3. Dedication plaque for the Möller Organ to the left of the doorway

Credits. This page was last revised on December 15, 2020. It was originally submitted on November 28, 2020, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 38 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on November 28, 2020, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.