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

Tulpehocken Path

Photographed By Paul Crumlish, April 2, 2010

1. Tulpehocken Path Marker (Down for Maintenance tag)

Inscription.
Fort Henry, built 1756 to guard Lebanon Valley from Delaware and Shawnee raids, stood 3/4 mile northwest of here on the Tulpehocken Path. The trail came over the mt. near where present road cutting is seen. Round Head overlooks it from east.

Erected 1952 by Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Forts and Castles • 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 1756.

Location. This marker has been replaced by another marker nearby. 40° 28.693′ N, 76° 17.73′ W. Marker is near Bethel, Pennsylvania, in Berks County.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 Schubert Road, on the right when traveling north on Lancaster Avenue. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 8555 Lancaster Ave, Bethel PA 19507, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 5 miles of this location, measured as the crow flies. A different marker also named Tulpehocken Path (here, next to this marker); Bethel (approx. ¼ mile away); Fort Henry (approx. 1.4 miles

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away); a different marker also named Fort Henry (approx. 2.3 miles away); Pilger Ruh (approx. 3.3 miles away); a different marker also named Pilger Ruh (approx. 3.3 miles away); Mt. Aetna (approx. 3.7 miles away); a different marker also named Mt. Aetna (approx. 4.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Bethel.

More about this marker. This marker was replaced by a new marker with different wording. See "Nearby Markers" above.

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

Also see . . . The Tulpehocken Path. Lykens Valley website entry (Submitted on September 2, 2022, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)

Wide view of the [Missing] Tulpehocken Path Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Paul Crumlish, April 2, 2010

2. Wide view of the [Missing] Tulpehocken Path Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on February 7, 2023. It was originally submitted on April 6, 2010, by PaulwC3 of Northern, Virginia. This page has been viewed 1,777 times since then and 15 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on April 6, 2010, by PaulwC3 of Northern, Virginia. • Kevin W. was the editor who published this page.

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