Albany Township in Kempton in Berks County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Hawk Mountain Sanctuary
Photographed By William Pope, May 21, 2023
1. Hawk Mountain Sanctuary Marker
Has been designated a
Registered
Natural Landmark
Under the provisions of the
Historic Sites Act of August 21, 1935
This site possesses exceptional value
In illustrating the natural history
Of the United States
Erected 1965 by U.S. Department of the Interior/ National Park Service.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Animals • Environment • Parks & Recreational Areas. A significant historical date for this entry is August 21, 1935.
Location. 40° 38.073′ N, 75° 59.233′ W. Marker is in Kempton, Pennsylvania, in Berks County. It is in Albany Township. Marker can be reached from Lookout Trail south of Hawk Mountain Rd. This marker is on a hiking trail, not accessible by vehicles. It is on Lookout Trail approximately 200 feet south of Hawk Mountain Road. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1700 Hawk Mountain Rd, Orwigsburg PA 17961, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 6 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. A different marker also named Hawk Mountain Sanctuary (approx. 0.4 miles away); The Hall of the Mountain King (approx. half a mile away); World War II Honor Roll (approx. 3.7 miles away); Fort Lebanon
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Photographed By William Pope, May 21, 2023
2. Hawk Mountain Sanctuary Marker
Photographed By William Pope, May 21, 2023
3. Hawk Mountain Sanctuary Marker and the trail it is on
Credits. This page was last revised on June 5, 2023. It was originally submitted on May 24, 2023, by William Pope of Marietta, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 73 times since then and 22 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on May 24, 2023, by William Pope of Marietta, Pennsylvania. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
