United States / Womelsdorf, PA

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Tulpehocken Path. An Indian path from Shamokin (Sunbury) came over the mts. by way of Klingerstown and Pine Grove to Weiser''s place in the Tulpehocken Valley. Chiefs of the Six Nations, carrying "words of wampum" to Brother Onas (Penn) at Philadelphia, traveled this path.

Conrad Weiser Pkwy. / W Penn Ave. (US 422) at Conrad Weiser Homestead, Womelsdorf, PA, United States

Conrad Weiser. Pioneer Indian interpreter, treaty maker, 1732-1760. The Indians called him the "Holder of the Heavens." He lived, died, and is buried on this property, now a State Park devoted to his memory.

U.S. 422, Weiser Homestead, Womelsdorf, PA, United States

Charming Forge. Erected 1749; once owned by Baron Stiegel. Operated by ironmaster George Ege, 1774-1824. Hessians were employed in Revolutionary days to cut a rock channel for water supply. Site is to the north of Womelsdorf.

U.S. 422, Womelsdorf, PA, United States