Historical Marker

John A. Shulze

Conrad Weiser Pkwy. (US 422) at Main St. & Longs Church Ln., outside Stouchsburg · Stouchsburg · Berks

Inscription

Governor of Pennsylvania, 1823-1829. Born, 1775, in the old parsonage behind Christ Lutheran Church. During his terms, the State inaugurated its extensive program of internal improvements. He died at Lancaster in 1852.

Location

AddressConrad Weiser Pkwy. (US 422) at Main St. & Longs Church Ln., outside Stouchsburg

CityStouchsburg

CountyBerks

StatePennsylvania

Coordinates40.383830, -76.246860

Sources

Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission

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