Boulder and bronze tablet at the Brick Mennonite Church near Willow Street, the first permanent white settlement by Swiss Mennonites within the borders of Lancaster County, in the year 1710. Erected in 1910.
Provenance
Album of historical markers erected by the Lancaster County Historical Society, compiled by George L. Heiges in 1986.
Bronze tablet on the site of the first Lutheran Church in Manheim honoring Henry William Stiegel, co-founder of Manheim. In 1772 he deeded the land for the church to his fellow Lutherans. A srecompnese he asked for five shillings and "in the month of June yearly forever hereafter the rent of 'one red rose' if the same shall be lawfully demanded." Stiegel was a man of industry, being recognized both as a successful ironmaster and a maker of fine glassware. Monument erected in 1934.
Provenance
Album of historical markers erected by the Lancaster County Historical Society, compiled by George L. Heiges in 1986.
Bronze tablet on the south wall of the Willson Memorial Building, home of the Lancaster County Historical Society, 230 North President Avenue. The tablet honors Mrs. Louise Tanger, an active member of the Society as well as a recognized naturalist. It was she who founded the arboretum on the grounds. Erected in 1981.
Provenance
Album of historical markers erected by the Lancaster County Historical Society, compiled by George L. Heiges in 1986.