Bethel Township in Berks County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Pilger Ruh
Erected 1950 by Pennsylvania Museum and Historical Commission.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Churches & Religion • Native Americans • Natural Features. In addition, it is included in the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1742.
Location. 40° 30.796′ N, 76° 20.241′ W. Marker is near Bethel, Pennsylvania, in Berks County. It is in Bethel Township. Marker is at the intersection of Lancaster Avenue (Pennsylvania Route 501) and Pilger Ruh Road, on the right when traveling north on Lancaster Avenue. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Bethel PA 19507, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 4 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. A different marker also named Pilger Ruh (within shouting distance of this marker); Fort Henry (approx. one mile away); a different marker also named Fort Henry (approx. 1.8 miles away); M60A3 MBT (approx. 3.2 miles away); Site of the 1st Reformed-Lutheran Church (approx. 3.3 miles away); Tulpehocken Path (approx. 3.3 miles away); a different marker also named Tulpehocken Path (approx. 3.3 miles away); Conrad Richter (approx. 3.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Bethel.
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Also see . . . MarkerQuest - Pilger Ruh. Further information and links related to Pilger Ruh (Submitted on January 16, 2019, by Laura Klotz of Northampton, Pennsylvania.)
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