Historical Marker

Charming Forge

Conrad Weiser Pkwy. (US 422) at N Water St., Womelsdorf · Womelsdorf · Berks

Inscription

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.

Location

AddressConrad Weiser Pkwy. (US 422) at N Water St., Womelsdorf

CityWomelsdorf

CountyBerks

StatePennsylvania

Coordinates40.365850, -76.179930

Sources

Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission

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