Thomas Rutter

Thomas Rutter (HM1L7Z)

Location: Boyertown, PA 19512 Berks County
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Country: United States of America
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N 40° 16.861', W 75° 42.225'

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Pioneer ironmaster and opponent of slavery who died 1730. Built Pennsylvania's first ironworks nearby, 1716. In ensuing decade he erected Pine Forge and built this mansion; in 19th century it was an Underground Railroad stop. Academy was founded here, 1945.
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HM NumberHM1L7Z
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Year Placed1982
Placed ByPennsylvania Historical & Museum Commission
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Date Added Saturday, June 20th, 2015 at 2:02pm PDT -07:00
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UTM (WGS84 Datum)18T E 440174 N 4459185
Decimal Degrees40.28101667, -75.70375000
Degrees and Decimal MinutesN 40° 16.861', W 75° 42.225'
Degrees, Minutes and Seconds40° 16' 51.66" N, 75° 42' 13.5" W
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Area Code(s)610
Closest Postal AddressAt or near 280 Pine Forge Rd, Boyertown PA 19512, US
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