Heidelberg Township in Schaefferstown in Lebanon County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

Spring House

's Schpringhaus

Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, September 27, 2024

1. Spring House Marker

Inscription. In 1798 a two-story spring house sat on this site; it protected the water source from contamination and was a place to keep milk and other perishables cool. This structure was relocated from the Myerstown area.

Erected by Historic Schaefferstown, Inc.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. A significant historical year for this entry is 1798.

Location. 40° 17.712′ N, 76° 18.008′ W. Marker is in Schaefferstown, Pennsylvania, in Lebanon County. It is in Heidelberg Township. It can be reached from Locust Street 0.2 miles west of North Carpenter Street, on the left when traveling west. Marker is in the Alexander Schaeffer farmstead museum. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Newmanstown PA 17073, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in South-Central Pennsylvania, specifically in Pennsylvania Dutch Country,

and in Greater Harrisburg.

It is also in the American Northeast,

in the Mid-Atlantic,

in Appalachia,

and specifically in Northern Appalachia. 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: Summer House (a few steps from this marker); Pig Sty (within shouting distance of this marker); Farm House (within shouting distance of this marker); Smokehouse (within shouting distance of this marker); Dry House (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); The Barn (about 400 feet away); Tobacco Barn (about 400 feet away); The Cider Press (about 500 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Schaefferstown.

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Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, September 27, 2024

2. Spring House Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on October 12, 2024. It was originally submitted on October 12, 2024, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 138 times since then and 16 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 12, 2024, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.