MERTZTOWN
The village of Mertztown is located at latitude 40.506 and longitude -75.665 in the area of the intersection of the East Pennsylvania Railroad, Valley Road, Chestnut and Barclay streets in Longswamp Township. It is documented that Nicholas, David, and Peter Mertz, all of whom arrived in Philadelphia in 1733, were among the founders of the Longswamp Church. There is also evidence that large parcels of land in the Mertztown area were deeded to J. Peter Trexler in 1788 from Peter, Nicholas, and David Mertz. At that time, many of the name of Mertz moved to Northumberland, but the Mertz family name was established in the village.
The LTHS' Village Series booklet on Mertztown was published in 2014. It is available in our store.
Image below is of the Hotel Biery.
The LTHS' Village Series booklet on Mertztown was published in 2014. It is available in our store.
Image below is of the Hotel Biery.
Hotel Biery, Mertztown, Longswamp