Douglass Township near Boyertown in Berks County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

Thomas Rutter

Photographed By Don Morfe, June 15, 2015

1. Thomas Rutter Marker

Inscription. Pioneer ironmaster and opponent of slavery who died 1730. Built Pennsylvania's first ironworks nearby, 1716. In ensuing decade he erected Pine Forge and built this mansion; in 19th century it was an Underground Railroad stop. Academy was founded here, 1945.

Erected 1982 by Pennsylvania Historical & Museum Commission.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Abolition & Underground RR • African Americans • Colonial Era • Industry & Commerce. In addition, it is included in the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1730.

Location. 40° 16.861′ N, 75° 42.225′ W. Marker is near Boyertown, Pennsylvania, in Berks County. It is in Douglass Township. Marker is on Pine Forge Road. The marker is located across the street from the Pine Forge Academy. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 354 Pine Forge Rd, Boyertown PA 19512, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 3 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Anthony Sadowski (approx. 2.1 miles away); St. Gabriels (approx. 2.1 miles away); The Douglass Family (approx. 2.1 miles away); William Bird, Esq. (approx. 2.1 miles

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away); James Warren (approx. 2.2 miles away); a different marker also named Anthony Sadowski (approx. 2.2 miles away); Feuding Railroads (approx. 2.2 miles away); George Douglass Home (approx. 2.2 miles away).

Thomas Rutter Home image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Don Morfe, June 15, 2015

2. Thomas Rutter Home

Photographed By Don Morfe, June 15, 2015

3. Thomas Rutter Home

Photographed By Don Morfe, June 15, 2015

4. Thomas Rutter Home

Inscription on the plaque-Historic Site Berks County

Credits. This page was last revised on February 7, 2023. It was originally submitted on June 20, 2015, by Don Morfe of Baltimore, Maryland. This page has been viewed 989 times since then and 36 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on June 20, 2015, by Don Morfe of Baltimore, Maryland. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.