The Dutch folk culture is divided into two completely different ways of life. The Amish & related religious sects represent a minority of the Dutch population & are known as Plain Dutch. The majority of Pa. Dutch Lutherans & Reformed denominations . . . — — Map (db m105320) HM
A popular form of gambling in the Old Dutch Country was the Wheelbarrow Match. Each participant would pay a fee, usually 10’ or 15’, to co[m]pete.
A post was planted in a field about 100 yards from the starting point. Each contestant takes his . . . — — Map (db m105354) HM
Near Kutztown Road, 0.2 miles south of College Boulevard, on the right when traveling south.
Born of humble background in Mount Joy, Pennsylvania, Clarence Schock grew to be a man of high principle, an extraordinarily generous philanthropist, deeply committed to the well-being of the people of his community. He established and personally . . . — — Map (db m161048) HM
On Kutztown Road just north of Schaeffer Lane, on the right when traveling south.
Sixteen years principal of the
Keystone State Normal School
1877 - 1893
President of the
National Educational Association
1905 - 1907
Twenty six years State
Superintendent of Public Instruction
1893 - 1919
A great . . . — — Map (db m161046) HM
On Kutztown Road at Luckinbill Road, on the left when traveling west on Kutztown Road.
Dedicated to
Carl Bieber and Harold Miller
whose dream became Kutztown Airport
and to those who followed their legacy
Because I fly, I laugh more than other men
I have danced among the clouds
and felt the blue on my lap
because I fly, . . . — — Map (db m105349) HM
On Luckenbill Drive, 0.2 miles west of Kutztown Road, on the left when traveling west.
relocated from
Exeter Township, Berks County, PA
in honor of
Sterling G. & Florence M. Zimmerman
with generous support from the
Grundsau Lodges. — — Map (db m105345) HM
On Kutztown Road, 0.1 miles south of Schaeffer Lane, on the right when traveling south.
This center is provided to the University community and alumni by Arthur and Isabel Wiesenberger, lifelong friends of Kutztown, as a token of their belief in and dedication to the University. It is their purpose to create a focal point for social . . . — — Map (db m161049) HM
On Elizabeth Avenue, 0.1 miles west of Valley Lane, on the right when traveling west.
The members of the American Legion Post #622 dedicate this plaque to the memory from the Muhlenberg area, during war and peace time. — — Map (db m161060) WM
On West Wall Street at Water Street on West Wall Street.
Dedicated in grateful memory to the heroes of
Ontelaunee Township
who made the Supreme Sacrifice in the defense
of our country in World Wars I and II
1917 - 1918
Charles C. Rissmiller
1941 - 1945
Calvin E. Althouse
Clarence . . . — — Map (db m161058) WM
On West Wall Street just south of South Canal Street, on the right when traveling south.
Leesport Lock House has been placed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1977 by the United States Department of the Interior — — Map (db m161052) HM
On West Wall Street at Water Street, on the right when traveling north on West Wall Street.
G. Elmer Addison
George T. Addison
★ Calvin E. Althouse
George W. Althouse
William J. Althouse
Kenneth S. Bagenstose
Raymond E. Beissel
Alma L. Behlor
Samuel R. Behlor
Thomas E. Benz
Harold E. Berg . . . — — Map (db m161053) WM
On West Wall Street at Wall Street, on the right when traveling north on West Wall Street.
Warren K. Adams
Samuel B. Althouse
Paul F. Barr
Charles Leroy Berger
Nelson L. Bowers
Raymond B. Bowers
Stewart R. Bright
Richard K. Clemens
Charles E. Cramer
Russel B. Deisher
Clifford L. Faust
L. . . . — — Map (db m161057) WM
Revolutionary soldier, Congressman, Governor 1820-1823, lived in the Hiester Mansion. Now a part of the Berks County Welfare Farm. — — Map (db m84514) HM
On Bellemans Church Road just west of North Riverside Drive, on the right when traveling west.
Berks County authorized construction of the Dauberville Bridge, built on this site in 1908. This was one of the earliest examples of concrete bridge construction in Pennsylvania. As constructed, the arches, each spanning seventy-five feet, the four . . . — — Map (db m161050) HM
President Lincolns great-great grand-father Mordecai purchased Andrew Robesons land and built the stone house that stands about 1Ό miles south of here in 1733. Mordecai Lincoln served as Justice of the Peace of Philadelphia County from 1733 to . . . — — Map (db m84505) HM
On Sally Ann Furnace Road at Mine Road, on the right when traveling south on Sally Ann Furnace Road.
Originally built as a charcoal furnace by
Valentine Eckert 1791
Nicholas Hunter owner 1803
Operated by
Nicholas Hunter and Son 1804-1825
Jacob Van Reed Hunter (son) 1825-1861
J.Nicholas Hunter and Henry A. Hunter 1861-1869
(Changed . . . — — Map (db m216394) HM
On West Wyomissing Avenue just west of North Church Street, on the right when traveling west.
In grateful memory to the men and women from this community who served in the Armed Forces of the United States during any wars and a lasting tribute to those who gave their lives in the service of their country — — Map (db m161140) WM
On Horning Road, 0.1 miles south of Kurtz Mill Road (Pennsylvania Route 568), on the left when traveling south.
The 1855
Alleghany Mennonite
Meetinghouse
has been placed on the
National Register
of Historic Places
by the United States
Department of the Interior — — Map (db m158339) HM
On Church Road at Welsh Road, on the left when traveling west on Church Road.
Cedar Top Honor Roll
World War II
Wilson Ludwig
Floyd F. Geibel
George E. Schaetzle
George A. Mays
Agnew A. Ludwig
Lester W. Deeter
Wilbur Stoudt
Dr. Robert Impink
★ Stanley Agsten
Rudolf Mohring . . . — — Map (db m235407) WM
On Elverson Road at Twin Valley Road, on the left when traveling east on Elverson Road.
In honor of the men
from Caenarvon Township
who served in war to
establish this nation
and preserve its honor
Erected by the citizens
of Caenarvon Township
Dedicated May 30, 1924
[back side]
"Lest We Forget" . . . — — Map (db m158141) WM
Near Furnace Road, 0.5 miles Morgantown Road (Pennsylvania Route 10), on the right when traveling east.
The Blacksmith Shop is a small frame building with a slate roof as was the case with most of the buildings that stood close to the Furnace Stack. This slate roof protected the building from the spewing of hot sparks from the Furnace Stack. . . . — — Map (db m158374) HM
On Furnace Road, 0.5 miles east of Morgantown Road (Pennsylvania Route 10), on the right when traveling east.
This is where the furnace fuel, charcoal, was
stored. The fuel was made from hardwood trees
cut from the forest that surrounded the furnace
complex. Why charcoal? Charcoal provided
much greater heat than wood. Temperatures
of 3,000 degrees . . . — — Map (db m158371) HM
On Furnace Road, 0.5 miles east of Morgantown Road (Pennsylvania Route 10), on the right when traveling east.
The Office/Store was the hub of the iron works. Food, hardware, dry goods, medicinal supplies and various sundries were available. The Furnace's work ledgers were maintained here.
Surviving store ledgers list eggs, dried beef, beef, . . . — — Map (db m158358) HM
This memorial
is dedicated
in honor of
the men and women
of the Borough of
Mt. Penn
who served their
country during
World Wars I and II — — Map (db m25185) WM
On Memorial Highway at Blacksmith Road on Memorial Highway.
Built 1745 by Dr. George de Benneville, preacher in this area 1743-55, and founder of Universalism in America. He died in Philadelphia in 1793. The house is 2.25 miles away on a side road. — — Map (db m84526) HM
On Memorial Hwy. (PA 73/662), at DeTurk Road on Memorial Hwy. (PA 73/662),. Reported missing.
Built in 1767 by John de Turk, son of Isaac de Turk, a Huguenot who settled here in 1712 and was one of a number of French Protestants who were pioneers in this part of Berks County. — — Map (db m179602) HM
This home, built 1801 by Henry Fisher, is a fine example of late Georgian architecture. Brought from the British Isles, this style is reflected in old homes of eastern and southern Pennsylvania. — — Map (db m84527) HM
A building erected about 1748 by Moravians, for use as a church and school, stands on the side road, about 1.5 miles away. Here they conducted a boarding school, 1745-51; and built a later schoolhouse, since demolished, in 1776. — — Map (db m84525) HM
Dedicated Nov.11. 1986 to the minutemen of the 148th Fighter Sqdn, PA's first Air National Guard Sqdn, formed Feb. 27, 1947 at Gen. Carl A. Spaatz Field with 10 officers & 13 enlisted men. They flew propeller planes, and later jet aircraft. Over 300 . . . — — Map (db m208902) WM
On Hill Road west of Constitution Boulevard, on the right when traveling west.
Scotch Elm (Ulmub Latifolia)
planted October 27, 1911
by the
Boys High School
in memory of
Admiral Winfield Scott Schley U.S.N.
— — Map (db m160580) WM
On Constitution Boulevard just north of Hill Road, on the left when traveling north.
To the Patriots of Berks County who served the cause of Liberty in the War for American Independence
1775 - 1783
Erected in the 233rd year of American Independence — — Map (db m160600) WM
On Saint Bernardine Street, 0.2 miles west of Morgantown Road (Pennsylvania Route 10), on the right when traveling west.
Site History
Historically, Angelica Creek collected surface runoff and groundwater from a predominantly forested watershed and conveyed this flow to the Schuylkill River, a tributary of the Delaware River. During the Industrial Revolution, . . . — — Map (db m160556) HM
On Red Bridge Road at Red Bridge Road, on the left when traveling north on Red Bridge Road.
Hereby dedicates this memorial with deepest respect and gratitude in honor of all our fallen K9 partners who have served their community faithfully,
Rex
Bear
Kerov
Ginger
Rosco
Dolfo
Rambov
Ande
Manto
Wim
Dux . . . — — Map (db m210341) HM
On N. 10th Street at Hinnershitz Street, on the left when traveling south on N. 10th Street.
Berks County's oldest Black church building. Erected 1837 by free African Americans; became an Underground Railroad station for escaped slaves seeking freedom. Rebuilt 1867; remodeled 1889. Congregation, dating from 1822, moved to Windsor Street in . . . — — Map (db m25205) HM
On Washington Street (Business U.S. 422) at North 5th Street (Business U.S. 222), on the left when traveling west on Washington Street.
Master of Arts, Dickinson College 1843
M.D. Philadelphia College of Medicine, 1848
Organizer of U.S. Geological Survey, 1879
U.S. Commissioner of Fisheries, 1871-87
Secretary, Smithsonian Institution, 1878-87
Died, Woods Hole, Mass. Aug . . . — — Map (db m160641) HM
Near Red Bridge Road, 0.1 miles north of Tulpehocken road, on the left when traveling north.
In 1976, Charles Howard Hiester donated his unique private collection of canal memorabilia
to Berks County. Howard was a fourth generation canalman that grew up in his grandfather's
boatyard at the foot of 6th Street in Reading, PA. In 1986, the . . . — — Map (db m211928) HM
On Centre Avenue (Pennsylvania Route 61) at Green Terrace, on the right when traveling north on Centre Avenue.
The 8" Rodman Gun and 40 Columbiad shells have been a fixture at the intersection of 5th Street and Centre Avenue next to the Lebanon Valley Railroad since 1922 when they were brought to Reading to recognize city residents for their support to . . . — — Map (db m160642) HM
On 5th Street (Business U.S. 222) near Penn Street, on the left when traveling south.
In memory of
Col. Conrad Weiser,
Pioneer, soldier, diplomat, judge. As interpreter and Indian agent he negotiated every treaty from 1732 until near the close of the French and Indian War.
—————
The Weiser . . . — — Map (db m25272) HM
On Penn Street at 5th Street (Business U.S. 222), on the right when traveling west on Penn Street.
A hewn-log building, erected on this site about 1750; operated until 1760 by Conrad Weiser, distinguished pioneer settler, treaty maker, Indian agent and interpreter, and first Berks County lay judge. — — Map (db m25270) HM
On North Front Street, 0.2 miles north of West Bern Street, on the right when traveling north.
Savage 61
Remembering
Those Who Have Served
Sunday, July 15, 1951
The Stadium which we dedicate here today will preserve the memory of the men and women of our community who served in the armed forces of our Nation in times of . . . — — Map (db m161061) WM
On this site was the house occupied by Dr. Jonathan Potts; Deputy Director General, 1777-1780, of Northern and Middle Departments of the Continental Army. — — Map (db m25247) HM
Site of the home of Dr. Bodo Otto, Military Surgeon in Continental Army, 1775-82. Served as Surgeon-in-Chief at Valley Forge, 1777-78; Physician and Surgeon of the Continental Hospitals. Died, 1787. — — Map (db m25225) HM
On Clymer Street at Hill Road, on the right when traveling north on Clymer Street.
Named in honor of Charles E. Duryea, inventor and builder of first successful hill-climbing gasoline automobile in U.S. Duryea Drive, extending from City Park to the Pagoda, is the course used by Duryea for testing his cars, 1900-1907. — — Map (db m25168) HM
On Skyline Drive at Duryea Drive, on the right when traveling south on Skyline Drive.
Reading, Pennsylvania
honors
Charles E. Duryea
Inventor and builder of
America's first gasoline automobile
1892
in Springfield, Massachusetts
The Duryea automobiles
which were manufactured in Reading
1900 - 1911
climbed . . . — — Map (db m25170) HM
Near North Front Street, 0.2 miles north of Bern Street, on the right when traveling north.
2016 Baseballtown Hall of Famer.
Led '00 Reading Phillies in HR, RBI, Walks, Runs and SLG Percentage.
Phillies Scout and Coach from '09-'17. — — Map (db m161096) HM
On Penn Street at 5th Street (Business U.S. 222), on the right when traveling west on Penn Street.
Site of Federal Inn, erected about 1754. George Washington, with military escort, was a guest here, October, 1794, when on his way to muster an armed force to suppress the Whiskey Rebellion. — — Map (db m25206) HM
On Rose Garden Road just west of Constitution Boulevard, on the left when traveling west.
Dedicated June 6, 1943
by the Firemen's Union
in
honor of the Volunteer Firemen
of Reading, Pennsylvania
serving in the Armed Forces
of the
United States of America
Reading Volunteer Fire Department
Memorial Service and . . . — — Map (db m160606) WM
On Washington Street (Business U.S. 422) at Reed Street, on the right when traveling west on Washington Street.
The heirs of Wm. Penn
donated and deeded the lots to
Conrad Weiser and Isaac Levan,
————Trustees.————
The first church was built of logs.
Rev. Wm. Stoy, 1755, was the first . . . — — Map (db m111824) HM
On North Front Street, 0.2 miles north of Bern Street.
Fred will forever be remembered for his leadership role in the re-naming of Reading Memorial Municipal Stadium to GPU Stadium in 1999 which marked a new era of Reading Phillies Baseball. — — Map (db m161091) HM
On North 4th Street just north of Centre Avenue (Pennsylvania Route 61), on the left when traveling north. Reported damaged.
Gregg was born in Huntingdon, Pennsylvania. He was the first cousin of future Pennsylvania Governor Andrew Curtin and the grandson of Pennsylvania Congressman Andrew Gregg. He graduated from the United States Military Academy (West Point) in 1855 . . . — — Map (db m203773) HM
On Centre Avenu (Pennsylvania Route 61) just north of North 4th Street, on the right when traveling north. Reported damaged.
Gregg and the 8th Pennsylvania fought in the Peninsula Campaign, where he distinguished himself in the Seven Days Battles, expertly screening retreating Union Infantry. The Battle of Antietam was his next engagement, but cavalry played little . . . — — Map (db m203742) HM
On Centre Avenue (Pennsylvania Route 61) at Oley Street, on the right when traveling north on Centre Avenue.
As the Battle of Chancellorsville, Stoneman's Corps, including Gregg's Division, was dispatched on a raid around Lee's left flank to destroy facilities in his rear. The raid lasted nine days and caused a lot of destruction in the rear of the Army . . . — — Map (db m203743) HM
On Centre Avenue (Pennsylvania Route 61) at Oley Street, on the right when traveling north on Centre Avenue. Reported damaged.
In the middle of the Gettysburg Campaign, Pleasonton reorganized his corps and Gregg now commanded the 2nd Division. He led it in cavalry engagements at Aldie, Middleburg, and Upperville. While his fellow, newly promoted division commander Maj. . . . — — Map (db m160653) HM
On North 4th Street at Oley Street, on the left when traveling north on North 4th Street. Reported damaged.
Gregg commanded the Cavalry Corps at the Army of the Potomac early 1864 until the arrival of Maj. Gen. Philip Sheridan, who commanded the cavalry of the forces of Lt. Gen. Ulysses S. Grant in the Overland Campaign. The most important use of . . . — — Map (db m160643) HM
On North 4th Street at Oley Street, on the left when traveling north on North 4th Street. Reported damaged.
David Gregg resigned his army commission, in a letter dated January 25, 1865. Having for more than three years been on uninterrupted service in the field, commanding cavalry in the Army of the Potomac.
"I at this time find such an imperative . . . — — Map (db m160645) HM
Near Red Bridge Road, 0.1 miles north of Union Canal Trail.
In the 1870's, Franklin H. Gruber, founder of the Gruber Wagon Works, began building wagons and repairing agricultural implements at a small shop on his farm. As demand for his services increased, Franklin decided to relocate and expand his business . . . — — Map (db m208901) HM
On Penn Street at 4th Street, on the left when traveling west on Penn Street.
Pastor of the Trinity Lutheran Church from 1803 to 1829; Member of Congress, 1829-38; first U.S. Minister to Austria; Candidate for governor of Pennsylvania at the time of death in 1844. His home was on this site. — — Map (db m25222) HM
After Burgoyne's surrender, 1777, German mercenaries, mostly Hessian, were held prisoners at various places until end of war. Those brought to Reading, 1781, were encamped until 1783 in huts on the hillside a quarter-mile to the north. — — Map (db m84504) HM
Site of house occupied by Joseph Hiester from about 1792 until his death, 1832; a Lt. Col. in Continental Army; Delegate to Provincial Convention in 1776; Member of Congress for 14 years; Governor of Pennsylvania, 1820-23. — — Map (db m25211) HM
On 6th Street at Chestnut Street, on the right when traveling north on 6th Street.
Born here March 21, 1857. A graduate of West Point, 1879. He held commands in the Philippines, 1899-1901 and 1915-17, and rose to the rank of Lt. Gen in 1918. On Oct. 16, 1918, he succeeded Gen. Pershing as head of the American First Army in . . . — — Map (db m25214) HM
On North Front Street, 0.2 miles south of Cathedral Street, on the right when traveling north.
In Memoriam
Emanuel "Manny" Jacobs
Chairman of the Reading Municipal Stadium Commission.
Director of physical education, Reading School District
His wise counsel, understanding and deep affection will ever inspire us.
1967 — — Map (db m207480) HM
On North Front Street, 0.2 miles south of Cathedral Street, on the right when traveling north.
In Memoriam
Joe Buzas
Owner of the Reading Phillies 1977-1987
Member of the Reading Baseball Hall of Fame
Joe will forever be recognized as the person who saved professional baseball in Reading.
The "King of minor league baseball" will be . . . — — Map (db m207479) HM
On North Front Street, 0.2 miles north of Bern Street, on the right when traveling north.
In 1987, Chuck Domino, a Pittsburgher, arrived in Reading PA wearing cowboy boots, and as the youngest General Manager in Minor League Baseball, weas responsible on a daily basis for engineering the success of the franchise. The restoration and . . . — — Map (db m161092) HM
On North Front Street, 0.2 miles north of Bern Street, on the right when traveling north.
Craig Stein purchased the Reading Phillies in 1986. During Craig's ownership the reading franchise has received numerous Eastern League Awards and has been recognized nationally on several occasions for excellence in operation. Craig's leadership . . . — — Map (db m161093) HM
On North Front Street, 0.2 miles north of Bern Street, on the right when traveling north.
Stadium Commission Member
1981 - 1999
Stadium Manager
1987 - 1999
Inducted into Reading Phillies Baseball Hall of Fame
1998
Presented in recognition of Ducky's dedication to the Reading . . . — — Map (db m161064) HM
On North Front Street, 0.2 miles north of Bern Street, on the right when traveling north.
Stadium Commission Member
1962 - 1988
Stadium Manager
1963 - 1987
City Councilman
1987 - 1991
Presented in recognition of the dedication and hard work benefitting Reading Municipal . . . — — Map (db m161087) HM
On North Front Street, 0.2 miles north of West Bern Street, on the right when traveling north.
As the youngest mayor in the history of the City of Reading, Warren consistently championed numerous improvements to Memorial Municipal Stadium playing a significant role in the Stadium's present day moniker "America's Classic Ballpark". — — Map (db m161065) HM
The Port of Reading was one of a number of major inland port towns located along the navigable waterways in Pennsylvania. It was at Reading that the Union Canal joined with the Schuylkill Navigation System. The Union Canal extended along the . . . — — Map (db m84491) HM
On Canal Street at South 6th Street, on the right when traveling east on Canal Street.
The Junction between the Schuylkill Navigation System and the Union Canal
Jackson's Lock was Number 84 of the 120 original locks along the Schuylkill Navigation System. The Schuylkill Navigation System, created by the Schuylkill Navigation . . . — — Map (db m161103) HM
Labor leader and advocate for child labor reform, pensions, and the state's first workers compensation act. Self-educated, Maurer was elected president of the Pennsylvania Federation of Labor from 1912-1928. He served as state legislator from . . . — — Map (db m84490) HM
Near North Front Street, 0.2 miles north of Bern Street, on the right when traveling north.
Reading Phillies Shortstop in 1999, led the team with 145 hits with a .273 AVG, 24 SB and 81 R in 133 games. Would go on to win the '07 NL MVP, the NL Silver Slugger Award in . . . — — Map (db m161099) HM
On North Front Street, 0.2 miles north of Bern Street, on the right when traveling north.
Owner of the Reading Phillies 1977 - 1987
Member of the Reading Baseball Hall of Fame
Joe will forever be recognized as the person who saved professional baseball in Reading. The "King of Minor League Baseball" will be remembered as a . . . — — Map (db m161089) HM
Near Hill Road just west of Constitution Boulevard, on the right when traveling west.
Korean War
In honor of those who
gave their lives
June 25, 1950
Charles W. Adams
Russell L. Rahn
Forest R. Werley
Kenneth G. Gerhard
Carl L. Sweigart
Wilbur D. Moore
Adam L. Rickenbach
Gerald N. . . . — — Map (db m160589) WM
Near Hill Road just west of Constitution Boulevard, on the right when traveling west.
This tree is dedicated to
The Veterans of
"The Forgotten War"
Korea, 1950-1953
"We remember"
those who served and those
who gave their lives
— — Map (db m160567) WM
On Howard Boulevard (Business U.S. 422) at Glen Road, on the right when traveling west on Howard Boulevard.
This structure provisionally known as Mineral Spring Road Viaduct is dedicated as a monument to Col. Charles A. Lindbergh and his memory as pioneer, non stop New York to Paris aviator, by resolution of City Council — — Map (db m160566) HM
On Centre Avenue (Pennsylvania Route 61) at North 4th Street, on the right when traveling north on Centre Avenue.
Commander Union Cavalry whose achievements contributed so largely to success and ultimate victory at Gettysburg July, 1863 turning the tide of war.
An upright Christian gentleman
A loyal citizen A staunch defender
of the . . . — — Map (db m160644) HM WM
On Red Bridge Road, 0.1 miles north of Tulpehocken road, on the right when traveling south.
Melcher's Grist Mill was built c.1888 and represents a complete and rare example of a single family multi-purpose farm mill. Built
for Nicklos Melcher and moved from Bally, Pennsylvania, the mill had a water powered turbine in the basement.
On the . . . — — Map (db m208713) HM
