LONGSWAMP CENTRE
The village of Longswamp Centre is located in the center of Longswamp Township and is along State Street. A prominent landmark of the village is the Longswamp United Church of Christ building and cemetery. It was previously known as Weilerstown (not to be confused with Lower Macungie Township's Weilersville). John Weiler (1761-1838) was born in Oley; he married Margaret, daughter of George Schall, also of Oley. Schall owned 300 acres of land on Longswamp, which the Weilers inherited. The Weiler family owned several properties in Longswamp Centre and also owned the large farm in Lower Longswamp, later owned by Colonel William Trexler.
The LTHS' Village Series booklet on Longswamp Centre was published in 2015. It is available in our store.
Image below is of Longswamp United Church of Christ (Longswamp UCC).
The LTHS' Village Series booklet on Longswamp Centre was published in 2015. It is available in our store.
Image below is of Longswamp United Church of Christ (Longswamp UCC).
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