Col. Conrad Weiser
In memory of
Col. Conrad Weiser,
Pioneer, soldier, diplomat, judge. As interpreter and Indian agent he negotiated every treaty from 1732 until near the close of the French and Indian War.
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The Weiser building where he often met the Indians in conference was erected by him on this site in 1751.
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Born in Germany in 1696. Arrived in Berks in 1729. Died in 1760 near Womelsdorf, where his remains are buried.
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His unswerving honesty set a shining example to future generations.——Under the auspices of the Historical Society of Berks County this tablet was erected in 1907 by the school children of the county.
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“Posterity will not forget his services.”_Washington
Made by Nat. Brass and Iron Wks, Reading Pa.
Marker is on 5th Street (Business U.S. 222) near Penn Street, on the left when traveling south.
Courtesy hmdb.org
