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

Mathias Roeser

Photographed By William Pfingsten, February 2, 2008

1. Mathias Roeser Marker

Inscription. Here from 1740 to 1771 lived one of colonial America's most important gunsmiths. His work was central to development of the Pennsylvania rifle. Other family members and an apprentice, William Henry, Sr., became leading gunsmiths & supplied arms to the patriot cause in the Revolution.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Industry & Commerce • Patriots & Patriotism • War, US Revolutionary. A significant historical year for this entry is 1740.

Location. 40° 2.244′ N, 76° 18.674′ W. Marker is in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, in Lancaster County. Marker is on W. King Street, on the left when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 315 W King Street, Lancaster PA 17603, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Henry Krauskopf House and Store (within shouting distance of this marker); The Plow Tavern (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Francis Asbury (about 600 feet away); Site of Conestoga Indian Massacre (approx. 0.2 miles away); John Durang (approx. 0.2 miles away); Early Architecture (approx. 0.2 miles away); Fulton Opera House (approx. 0.2 miles away); African-American Women Escape County Jail, 1835 (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Lancaster.

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Photographed By William Pfingsten, February 2, 2008

2. Roeser House

Credits. This page was last revised on December 7, 2019. It was originally submitted on February 4, 2008, by Bill Pfingsten of Bel Air, Maryland. This page has been viewed 1,589 times since then and 38 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on February 4, 2008, by Bill Pfingsten of Bel Air, Maryland.