I just wrote a blog on Amity Township (on another site. I'm sorry) and in doing so, I did some historic research. I'm not a big historic buff, but I find it fascinating that Berks Couny is so rich in history. I found most of it at www.timevoyagers.com and i would recommend others read it, too. It's fascinating. We've only lived in Berks County since the end of 2002 and my husband is part Native American. That website talks about the original inhabitants being fierce Indians belonging to the "Turtle", "Turkey" or "The Original People" tribes. Much of our streams, mountains and villages have Indian names - like Ontelanunee ("Little Maiden" - Maidencreek), Navesink ("Place of Fishing" - Neversink) and more. Although there are many PA Dutch folks living here, the original Dutch settlers didn't remain (yes, I know that PA Dutch aren't really from Holland. My mom was PA Dutch). The Swedes later came here and one of their buildings still stands near Douglassville. It was erected by Mounce Jones in 1719 an is the oldest buildling in the county. I strongly recommend that you visit this website. I printed the information for my husband to read (now he LOVES history) and it was 12 pages long. It really makes for fascinating reading.
I'd love to hear from someone who has read it and what their thoughts are.
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