Shaker Gate Post

Period 1830

This is one of several stone gate posts which stood before the buildings of the Middle Family of Shakers near what is now Shaker Boulevard and Lee Road. The post was found under an old cherry tree at that site.

Placed in Shaker Square October 22, 1947, in commemoration of the 125th anniversary of the North Union Society of Shakers

1822-1947

Marker is at the intersection of South Moreland Boulevard and Shaker Square, in the median on South Moreland Boulevard.

Courtesy hmdb.org

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