Amity Township near Douglassville in Berks County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
The Douglass Family
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., July 4, 2009
1. The Douglass Family Marker
George Douglass built his family mansion here
and also the White Horse Tavern in 1765.
This stage coach stop was of historical
importance during the Revolutionary War.
Douglassville was named for him.
In Memory of
George Douglass
who was born 25th February 1726
and departed this Life, 10th March 1799
Aged 73 Years and 13 Days.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • War, US Revolutionary. A significant historical date for this entry is February 25, 1726.
Location. 40° 15.439′ N, 75° 43.745′ W. Marker is near Douglassville, Pennsylvania, in Berks County. It is in Amity Township. Marker is on George Douglass's grave slab in St. Gabriel's church cemetery, about 50 feet southwest of the stone church (c.1801). Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1188 Benjamin Franklin Highway (US Route 422), Douglassville PA 19518, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. William Bird, Esq. (a few steps from this marker); St. Gabriels (a few steps from this marker); Anthony Sadowski (within shouting distance of this marker); James Warren (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Anthony Sadowski
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Also see . . .
1. George Douglass Mansion. Historic Preservation Trust of Berks County website entry (Submitted on December 8, 2009, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)
2. St. Gabriel's History, Buildings, and Cemetery. Church website entry (Submitted on December 8, 2009, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)
3. George Douglass. Find A Grave website entry (Submitted on January 6, 2013, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.)
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., July 4, 2009
2. The Douglass Family Marker
On the George Douglass grave slab.
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., July 4, 2009
3. Douglass Family Grave Plot and Marker
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., July 4, 2009
4. The Douglass Family Grave Plot and Marker
St. Gabriel's Church (c.1801) in background (US 422 on far side of church).
Credits. This page was last revised on January 10, 2024. It was originally submitted on December 8, 2009, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 1,221 times since then and 27 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on December 8, 2009, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.
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