Heidelberg Township in Berks County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Conrad Weiser
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., September 12, 2010
1. Conrad Weiser Marker
Pioneer, Indian interpreter, treaty maker, 1732-1760. The Indians called him the "Holder of the Heavens." He lived, died, and is buried on this property, now a State Park devoted to his memory.
Erected 1947 by Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Native Americans • Peace • Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission series list.
Location. 40° 21.609′ N, 76° 10.323′ W. Marker is in Heidelberg Township, Pennsylvania, in Berks County. Marker is on Penn Avenue/Benjamin Franklin Highway (U.S. 422), on the right when traveling east. Marker is along the northern boundary of the Conrad Weiser Homestead. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 20 Weiser Lane, Womelsdorf PA 19567, 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. Home and Grave of Conrad Weiser (a few steps from this marker); Tulpehocken Path (within shouting distance of this marker); Home of Conrad Weiser, 1729-1760
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., September 12, 2010
2. Conrad Weiser Marker
Looking east along US Hwy 422
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Also see . . . Conrad Weiser. (Submitted on December 6, 2010, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)
Credits. This page was last revised on December 15, 2020. It was originally submitted on December 5, 2010, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 753 times since then and 17 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on December 6, 2010, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.
