Kutztown in Berks County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

Keith Allen Haring

1958-1990

Photographed by Laura Klotz

1. Keith Allen Haring Marker

Inscription. A prolific 1980s Neo-Pop artist from Kutztown, Haring gained international attention by making graffiti-inspired chalk drawings in NYC subways. His artwork, featuring prominent lines, bold colors, and energized figures, addressed sociopolitical issues such as gay pride, HIV/AIDS awareness, environmentalism, and racism. In 1989, he created a foundation to continue his legacy and philosophy that “art is for everybody.”

Erected 2024 by Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Arts, Letters, Music • Charity & Public Work. In addition, it is included in the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission (PHMC) series list.

Location. 40° 30.815′ N, 75° 46.551′ W. Marker is in Kutztown, Pennsylvania, in Berks County. It is on Normal Avenue east of South Whiteoak Street, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 212 South Whiteoak Street, Kutztown PA 19530, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Southeast

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Pennsylvania and specifically in Pennsylvania Dutch Country.

It is also in the American Northeast

and in the Mid-Atlantic.

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: Town Crier's House (approx. 0.2 miles away); Dr. Nathan C. Schaeffer (approx. 0.4 miles away); Outdoor Bake Oven (approx. half a mile away); Dutch Folksong Tradition (approx. half a mile away); Funeral Feasts (approx. half a mile away); Wheelbarrow Matches (approx. half a mile away); Quilting Lore (approx. half a mile away); The Conestoga Wagon (approx. half a mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Kutztown.

Related markers. Click here for a list of markers that are related to this marker.

Also see . . . Keith Haring Dedication Marker Highlights (Youtube, 2:27). (Submitted on November 4, 2026.)

Additional keywords. lgbt, lgbtq

Distance shot of marker, on the grounds of the Kutztown Historical Society image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Laura Klotz, October 28, 2026

2. Distance shot of marker, on the grounds of the Kutztown Historical Society

Credits. This page was last revised on November 4, 2026. It was originally submitted on November 4, 2026, by Laura Klotz of Northampton, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 10 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on November 4, 2026, by Laura Klotz of Northampton, Pennsylvania. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.