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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMJIY_schaefferstown-water-company_Newmanstown-PA.html
One of North America's oldest documented public water systems. Alexander Schaeffer built a hotel on the square in 1744, and construction of the water system began here shortly after. On July 16, 1763, he and his wife Anna Engle deeded this land - …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMJIU_jacob-albright_Newmanstown-PA.html
The son of German immigrants, Jacob Albright (1759 - 1808) founded the Evangelical Association, preached to poor farmers, and rose to become Bishop in the Methodist Church. His grave is nearby at Albright Memorial Church.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMJIS_fort-zeller_Newmanstown-PA.html
This State's oldest existing fort is half a mile to the north. Pioneers who came to the Tulpehocken from the Schoharie valley build it in 1723, rebuilt it in 1745. It was used as a place of refuge during Indian wars.