Schaefferstown in Lebanon County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Baron Stiegel's Tower
Photographed By William Pope, October 21, 2022
1. Baron Stiegel's Tower Marker
In the year 1769 Henry William Stiegel, a Lancaster County iron master, glass manufacturer and school teacher built a castle or tower for the purpose of entertaining friends. The tower was constructed of wood in the shape of a pyramid, being 50 feet square at the base, ten feet square at the top and 75 feet in height.
Erected 1960 by Heidelberg Lions Club.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Colonial Era • Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 1769.
Location. 40° 17.716′ N, 76° 17.634′ W. Marker is in Schaefferstown, Pennsylvania, in Lebanon County. Marker can be reached from the intersection of S Market Street and Sheep Hill Road, on the right when traveling north. Marker is located inside Fountain Park. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 227 S Market Street, Newmanstown PA 17073, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 4 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Schaefferstown Water Company (within shouting distance of this marker); Saint Luke Lutheran Church (approx. 0.2 miles away); Welcome to Historic Schaefferstown (approx. 0.2 miles away); St Paul's Reformed Sunday School and Church
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Photographed By William Pope, October 21, 2022
2. Baron Stiegel's Tower Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on October 28, 2022. It was originally submitted on October 27, 2022, by William Pope of Marietta, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 144 times since then and 45 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 27, 2022, by William Pope of Marietta, Pennsylvania. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
