BEST Geo-Art: T07/51
Womelsdorf, Heidelberg Township, Berks County, PA
The Conrad Weiser Homestead is a Pennsylvania state historic site located in Womelsdorf, which interprets the life of Conrad Weiser. The park was founded to preserve an example of a colonial homestead and to honor Weiser, an important figure in the settlement of the colonial frontier. The house on the property was built in 1729 of native limestone. It was expanded several times over the years but it does include an original single room with fireplace and bake oven and a second room that Weiser added to his home in 1750. The home is decorated with many of the furnishings and household tools that were most common during the frontier era. A family cemetery behind the house is the final resting place of Weiser, his wife Anna and many friendly Indian Chiefs.
Weiser was predominantly responsible for negotiating every major treaty between the colonial settlers in Pennsylvania and the Iroquois Nations from 1731 until 1758. In addition to serving as one of the most knowledgeable and successful liaisons between the Indian and the colonists, Weiser was chiefly responsible for both the settlement of the town of Reading, Pennsylvania and the establishment of Berks County. In 1755, Weiser organized a local militia to quell Indian uprisings during the American phase of the Seven Years' War, and was appointed Colonel of the First Battalion of the Pennsylvania Regiment a year later. Until 1758, he spent most of his time riding between Forts Northkill, Lebanon, and Henry in Berks County as well as other forts under his charge.
In what year was the Conrad Weiser Homestead founded?
A. 1920 (N 40° 27.315 W 075° 54.521)
B. 1921 (N 40° 27.307 W 075° 54.532)
C. 1922 (N 40° 27.315 W 075° 54.543)
D. 1923 (N 40° 27.315 W 075° 54.532)
E. 1924 (N 40° 27.323 W 075° 54.532)
Note: The Conrad Weiser Homestead is located at N 40 21.550, W 76 10.433. A historical marker was placed on April 29, 1947 at N 40 21.608, W 76 10.328 commemorating Conrad Weiser. Another historical marker for the Conrad Weiser Trading post can be located at N 40 20.133, W 75 55.665.
Note: This cache has the hunting attribute selected. Hunters wear orange, and when the time is right, and so should you. During hunting season, it is best to do this series on a Sunday. The majority of the cache containers are hidden within 10 - 20 feet from the trail. Since these caches are hidden in the woods, you will encounter things like wildlife, poison ivy, bugs, ticks, etc. That is just part of geocaching in the great outdoors. Good Luck.
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