Baron Stiegel Famed Glassmaker Historical Marker

Over the past 15 years we've been documenting all of the historical markers that we come upon across the great state of Pennsylvania. In case you didn't know...there's an official Pennsylvania historical marker trail that you can follow. Millions of people pass by these markers every day and never give them a second thought. We're trying to change that! 

These markers contain important historical information related to that specific area, a person who lived in that area at one particular time, a battle that may have taken place there, pertain to an old business and all sorts of other things. Today's marker is located in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania.

You'll find the Baron Stiegel historical marker located on N. Main Street in Manheim. It's in the park at the town square. You can find several places to park to get out and photograph it for your waymarking records.

Baron Stiegel

The famed glassmaker and ironmaster of colonial days founded Manheim in 1762, and set up his glassworks in 1764. He gave land for the Lutheran Church which still pays his heirs one red rose a year.

Erected in 1947 by the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission.

You can check out all of the Pennsylvania Historical Markers that we've documented so far on the Pennsylvania Travel Blog by visiting that section on our website.

Hollabaugh Bros Fruit and Vegetable Farm in Biglerville

We enjoy taking road trips all around the great state of Pennsylvania. When we're on a road trip we like to get off the main highways and explore the back roads in the country. One thing that we really enjoy seeing is old barns located throughout the state. Not only the barns that are located on the farms...but the art that is on the walls of that barn! Hello barn art!

While traveling through Biglerville in Pennsylvania we came across the Hollabaugh Bros Fruit and Vegetable Farm. Check out their beautiful red barn and the wall mural on the side of it. The fruit and vegetable farm has been in operation since 1955. 

As you drive along the back roads in that area you'll see all kinds of farm land and fruit orchards. We could see the fruit trees, grapevines, vegetable gardens, corn fields, etc. that surround that barn and go on for several miles. Since we love seeing old barns and the barn art...we had to grab a quick photograph of this one.Nice!!!