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

Berks County Lodge No.71 Fraternal Order of Police

Photographed by William Pope, October 8, 2022

1. Berks County Lodge No.71 Fraternal Order of Police Marker

Inscription. Hereby dedicates this memorial with deepest respect and gratitude in honor of all our fallen K9 partners who have served their community faithfully, Rex • Bear • Kerov • Ginger • Rosco • Dolfo • Rambov Ande • Manto • Wim • Dux • Tank • Smokey • Nick • Kai • Cesar

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Animals • Fraternal or Sororal Organizations • Law Enforcement.

Location. 40° 22.238′ N, 75° 58.822′ W. Marker is in Reading, Pennsylvania, in Berks County. It is at the intersection of Red Bridge Road and Red Bridge Road, on the left when traveling north on Red Bridge Road. Red Bridge Road is closed to vehicular traffic. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1102 Red Bridge Rd, Reading PA 19605, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Southeast Pennsylvania and specifically in Pennsylvania Dutch Country.

It is also in the American Northeast

and in the Mid-Atlantic.

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: 148th Fighter Squadron (here, next to this marker); Lest We Forget (within shouting distance of this marker); Gruber Wagon Works (within shouting distance of this marker); Reeser Farm House (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Melcher's Grist Mill (about 400 feet away); C. Howard Hiester Canal Center (about 500 feet

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away); Wertz's "Red" Bridge (about 600 feet away); Union Canal (approx. 0.6 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Reading.

More about this marker. This is located on the Berks County Heritage Center property and can only be accessed by foot.

Photographed by William Pope, October 8, 2022

2. Berks County Lodge No.71 Fraternal Order of Police Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on November 14, 2022. It was originally submitted on November 13, 2022, by William Pope of Marietta, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 215 times since then and 20 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on November 13, 2022, by William Pope of Marietta, Pennsylvania. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.