Manheim in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

Longenecker Farm

Est. 1738

Photographed By William Pope, October 26, 2023

1. Longenecker Farm Marker

Inscription. The oldest part of this house was built by
colonial settler Hans Longenecker. He was
born in Langnau, Switzerland in 1703,
came to America in 1728 and purchased
176 acres from William Penn's sons in
1738. Much of the house was completed by
his 7th son, Daniel, between 1768 and 1789.

Longenecker Farm
Est. 1738
Hans Longenecker 1703-1767
Frau Elizabeth Kreiter 1709-1781
Children
Jacob 1729 John 1739
Christian 1731 Ulrich 1741
Anna 1733 Daniel 1744
Henry 1735 Abraham 1746
Peter 1737 Mary 1748
Elizabeth 1750

Erected by Lancaster County Historic Preservation Trust. (Marker Number Site 250.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1738.

Location. 40° 10.431′ N, 76° 23.71′ W. Marker is in Manheim, Pennsylvania, in Lancaster County. Marker is at the intersection of Hamaker Road and Lake View Drive, on the left when traveling east on Hamaker Road. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 332 Hamaker Road, Manheim PA 17545, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Shearer's Covered Bridge (approx. 0.3 miles away); Manheim Veterans Memorial

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(approx. 0.4 miles away); Manheim Historical Society (approx. 0.7 miles away); Memorial to Henry William Stiegel (approx. 0.7 miles away); Henry William Steigel / Henry M Muhlenberg / Robert Morris (approx. 0.7 miles away); Baron Stiegel (approx. 0.7 miles away); a different marker also named Manheim Veterans Memorial (approx. 0.7 miles away); Heintzelman House (approx. ¾ mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Manheim.

Photographed By William Pope, October 26, 2023

2. Longenecker Farm Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on October 31, 2023. It was originally submitted on October 27, 2023, by William Pope of Marietta, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 149 times since then and 59 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 27, 2023, by William Pope of Marietta, Pennsylvania. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.