Two-time Pulitzer Prize winner and one of
America's most noted authors, Updike lived
here until age thirteen. He was inspired
by his mother, an amateur writer, and his
childhood surroundings, which he included
in many works over his 50-year . . . — — Map (db m242030) HM
With thanks to God we remember all of the men and women of Shillington who served in our country's Armed Forces to preserve America's freedom
They have passed on the torch of freedom so we may carry it forth. They have earned our respect and . . . — — Map (db m161137) WM
Member of the Continental Congress, a Revolutionary soldier, first Pennsylvania governor, 1790-99, lived at his estate Angelica from 1774 to 1794. The Berks County Farm and Home now occupies the site. — — Map (db m84488) HM
In use, 1828-1884. It connected the Schuylkill at Reading with the Susquehanna at Middletown. About a mile east, at tip of Fritts Island, are remains of easternmost lock. It passed boats traveling to and from Philadelphia by way of Schuylkill . . . — — Map (db m84489) HM
