Monument to first canal tunnel in America stands not far up this road. Built in 1823 under this ridge, the tunnel may be reached by a short walk down the hill on either side. The Union Canal was opened in 1827, and operated until 1884. — — Map (db m84216) HM
Designated a National Historic Civil Engineering Landmark in 1970, this tunnel is the oldest existing transportation tunnel in the United States. At the time of its construction it was considered a work almost unknown in this country.
Dug through . . . — — Map (db m84218) HM
On Jay Street at Old Ebenezer Road, on the right when traveling east on Jay Street.
This garden is a living tribute to all
of America's veterans and their
families. In silence and respect, this is
a place to remember why millions of
Americans have fought and died for
our liberty and our freedom.
Here we renew our . . . — — Map (db m245900) WM
On Schaeffer Road (Pennsylvania Route 419) 0.6 miles east of State Drive, on the right when traveling east.
Prior to 1748
John Heisey
Settled on this
land and is buried in
the Horst Graveyard
400 yards south
His numerous descendants
are found throughout the
United States and Canada
Erected by the
Heisey Reunion . . . — — Map (db m239126) HM
On Lehman Street east of North 20th Street, on the right when traveling west.
Remembering the men and women who served in the Armed Forces in the cause of freedom.
Dedicated July 4, 2008
By the citizens of our community — — Map (db m239130) WM
On State Highway 72 at Bohns Lane, on the right when traveling south on State Highway 72.
Originally built by Peter Hedrick, 1755. The stockaded blockhouse was improved in early 1756 by Capt. Frederick Smith to guard Swatara Gap and protect the frontier settlements. Site is on Fort Swatara Drive about half a mile from this intersection. — — Map (db m12538) HM
On State Highway 72, on the right when traveling north.
This gap in the Blue Mountain, named for Swatara Creek, a pass through which enemy Indians raided frontier settlements during the French and Indian War. Fort Swatara was built nearby to guard it. — — Map (db m12537) HM
On State Highway 72, on the right when traveling north.
Following the Swatara Creek from Pine Grove to main line of the Canal at Water Works was a Feeder Branch. It was in use from 1832-1862. A portion of the Big Dam, a guard lock, and several lift locks remain on the other side of the Swatara. — — Map (db m12465) HM
One of over 200 Chautauquas created as part of a late 19th , early 20th C. movement that began in 1874 at Lake Chatauqua, NY. It grew to include many programs in the arts, sciences and religion and sought to educate people of all social standings. . . . — — Map (db m84211) HM
On Lincoln Avenue/Benjamin Franklin Highway (U.S. 422) 0.1 miles east of Wintersville Road, on the right when traveling east.
Organized in 1727 by Tulpehocken settlers. Since 1745, one red rose has been paid annually by the Church to the heirs of Caspar Wistar as rental for the land granted by him for erection of the second place of worship. Since 1902, a white rose, a . . . — — Map (db m38768) HM
On Lincoln Avenue/Benjamin Franklin Highway (U.S. 422) at Ramona Road, on the left when traveling west on Lincoln Avenue/Benjamin Franklin Highway.
This canal was in use from 1828-1884. About .3 mile south, at the Tulpehocken, are remains of one of the locks by which boats descended from the summit level north of Lebanon to the Schulkill at Reading. — — Map (db m38760) HM
On South College Street (Pennsylvania Route 501) 0.1 miles north of West Richland Ave, on the right when traveling north.
Home of Isaac and Catherine Hergelrode
Meier (Myer)
Circa 1750
Placed by the Tulpehocken Chapter of the Daughters of the American Colonists — — Map (db m218775) HM
On Pennsylvania Route 419 at Ft. Zeller Road on State Route 419.
This State's oldest existing fort is half a mile to the north. Pioneers who came to the Tulpehocken from the Schoharie valley build it in 1723, rebuilt it in 1745. It was used as a place of refuge during Indian wars. — — Map (db m29300) HM
Built in 1742 by Peter Grubb near an immensely rich ore deposit and acres of forest for making charcoal fuel. a self-sufficient community included the ironmaster's mansion and workers' houses. The furnace produced pig iron and cast goods, and . . . — — Map (db m30279) HM
On East Main Street (Pennsylvania Route 419) east of Locust Lane, on the right when traveling west.
This town, renamed Quentin, in memory of Quentin Roosevelt
Only those are fit to live who do not fear to die, and none are fit to die who have shrunk from the joy of life and the duty of life. Both life and death are parts of the same . . . — — Map (db m224060) HM
On Rexmont Road east of Store Lane, on the right when traveling east.
In memory of
Veterans, Firemen
of
Cornwall Borough
who gave their lives
in line of duty
Pvt. Grant Dissinger, September 29, 1918 · W.W.I
Pvt. Paul H. Fisher, March 7, 1919 · W.W.I
Corp. Edward Reppert, February 19, 1944 · W.W.II
Pvt. . . . — — Map (db m169454) WM
On Tulpehocken Road, on the left when traveling east.
One Red Rose
is annually paid by
Trinity Reformed Church
to the heirs of
Caspar Wistar
of Philadelphia who in 1738
gave 100 acres of land
for church and school purposes
The congregation was formed
by Reformed families . . . — — Map (db m38818) HM
Near S Market Street at Sheep Hill Road, on the right when traveling north.
Approximately 450 feet south of this spot on Tower Hill was the site of Baron Stiegel's tower
In the year 1769 Henry William Stiegel, a Lancaster County iron master, glass manufacturer and school teacher built a castle or tower for the . . . — — Map (db m208685) HM
On Stiegel Pike (Pennsylvania Route 501) 0.2 miles south of Heidelberg Avenue (Pennsylvania Route 419/897), on the right when traveling north.
Listed in the National Register of Historic Places, Brendle Farms is comprised of two farms. The upper farm belonged to Alexander Schaeffer, founder of Schaefferstown, home to significant 18th and 19th century Pennsylvania architecture and the first . . . — — Map (db m157246) HM
This site marks the colonial meeting place of the region's earliest Christian congregation, dating to the 1730s. Under Pastor Frederick Augustus Conrad Muhlenberg, the congregation joined the Lutheran Synod in 1771. As an army hospital during the . . . — — Map (db m29304) HM
On S. Market St. at Sheep Hill Road on S. Market St..
One of North America's oldest documented public water systems. Alexander Schaeffer built a hotel on the square in 1744, and construction of the water system began here shortly after. On July 16, 1763, he and his wife Anna Engle deeded this land - . . . — — Map (db m29306) HM
On West Main Street (Pennsylvania Route 897) at North Carpenter Street, on the right when traveling west on West Main Street.
Erected in honor of the 22 men from St. Paul's Reformed Sunday School and Church. Who helped defend their country during the Great World War and in loving memory of our heroes
George Mock
Howard Shue — — Map (db m210334) WM
On North Market Street (Pennsylvania Route 419) at East Main Street (Pennsylvania Route 897), on the right when traveling north on North Market Street.
As you stand here at the town square, you're surrounded by history. Some sites, owned by Historic Schaefferstown Inc., are available seasonally for tours, including the Gemberling-Rex House, the Thomas R. Brendle Museum, and the Alexander Schaeffer . . . — — Map (db m213926) HM
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