Schoch Blockhouse - Kreamer, PA
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N 40° 48.227 W 076° 58.207
18T E 333814 N 4518842
Marker noting the site of an early pioneer refuge in what would eventually become Snyder County.
Waymark Code: WM467R
Location: Pennsylvania, United States
Date Posted: 07/13/2008
Views: 32
Marker text is as follows:
This pioneer refuge during the Revolutionary War era was located at a spring 100 yards south. Built on Matthias Schoch's tract about 1770 and in use until 1783.
Note - the sign lists the spring as being '30 yards south'.
Marker Name: Schoch Blockhouse
County: Snyder
Date Dedicated: 09/30/1947
Marker Type: Roadside
Location: US 522 at village of Kreamer
Category: American Revolution, Military
Website: [Web Link]
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