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Hessian Camp

Berks County · dedicated 1949 · Mineral Spring Rd. (Bus. US422 westbound) just E of Hessian Rd., Reading

After Burgoyne's surrender, 1777, German mercenaries, mostly Hessian, were held prisoners at various places until end of war. Those brought to Reading, 1781, were encamped until 1783 in huts on the hillside a quarter-mile to the north.

Digital Commonwealth, Boston Public Library

Marker data: Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission via data.pa.gov

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