Middlecreek Township near Middleburg in Snyder County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

Schoch Blockhouse

Photographed By Paul Crumlish, June 24, 2011

1. Schoch Blockhouse Marker

Inscription. This pioneer refuge during the Revolutionary War era was located at a spring 30 yards south. Built on Matthias Schoch's tract about 1770 and in use until 1783.

Erected 1947 by Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Settlements & Settlers • War, US Revolutionary. In addition, it is included in the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1770.

Location. 40° 48.227′ N, 76° 58.207′ W. Marker is near Middleburg, Pennsylvania, in Snyder County. It is in Middlecreek Township. Marker is on U.S. 522, 0.3 miles east of West Main Street, on the right when traveling east. The marker is located in the unincorporated village of Kreamer. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 5505 US-522, Middleburg PA 17842, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 5 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Site of Blockhouse and Settler Refuge During Indian Raids (about 600 feet away, measured in a direct line); Veterans Memorial (approx. 3.2 miles away); Freeburg (approx. 3.3 miles away); a different marker also named Veterans Memorial (approx. 4.1 miles away); Snyder County

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(approx. 4.1 miles away); Snyder County Veterans Memorial (approx. 4.4 miles away); New Berlin Commons (approx. 5.1 miles away); a different marker also named Veterans Memorial (approx. 5.1 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Middleburg.

Also see . . . Log cabin served >> The Daily Item, Sunbury, PA. (Submitted on June 27, 2011, by PaulwC3 of Northern, Virginia.)

Wide view of the Schoch Blockhouse Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Paul Crumlish, June 24, 2011

2. Wide view of the Schoch Blockhouse Marker

The Site of the Schoch Blockhouse image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Paul Crumlish, June 24, 2011

3. The Site of the Schoch Blockhouse

The location is marked by a Mathias Schoch Family Association pillar built from the chimney stones of the original blockhouse/

A recreation of the Schoch Blockhouse image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Paul Crumlish, June 24, 2011

4. A recreation of the Schoch Blockhouse

The modern recreation of the Block house stands alongside US 522 in the village of Kreamer.

Credits. This page was last revised on February 7, 2023. It was originally submitted on June 27, 2011, by PaulwC3 of Northern, Virginia. This page has been viewed 1,303 times since then and 37 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on June 27, 2011, by PaulwC3 of Northern, Virginia.