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Lancaster County is many things. Of course, it’s the home of the Amish, a place where you can see horse-drawn buggies rolling through bucolic farmland.
But the county also contains a bustling city, with quirky shops, galleries, nightclubs and nationally renowned restaurants.
Lancaster was once known as the “Munich of America” and has recently seen that brewing heritage revived in the thriving craft beer scene.
And shoppers have plenty to do here, whether they’re interested in outlet malls or antiques dealers.
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Lancaste County has plenty well-known places to eat the main tourist areas, particularly smorgasbords of Dutch traditional foods such as chicken pot pie ham balls. Downtown Lancaster has a hipster food scene with crafty cocktail bars and farm-to-table bistros. But this article is not about those well-known places. This article features five hidden gems that might not be on the radar of most visitors to the area.
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Co of Bird-in-Hand, Paradise, and Intercourse is Hudson Botanical. This café is run by a husband-wife team originally from Australia. The menu features fresh preparations with an Aussie flair and an emphasis on healthy eating. The café interior is light and airy with an open kitchen and plenty of potted plants for a homey feel.
While their burgers are nicely seared and served on brioche buns, my favorites are the dishes that incorporate international flavors. The pulled pork bennie is an Australian-style breakfast that includes
braised pork, potato, and onion hash, poached eggs, and a lightly spicy sambal sauce all piled onto a slice of sourdough toast. Several of the lunch bowls have a southeast Asian flair with flavors of curry, lime, and fresh herbs. For vegetarians, there is a falafel bowl with vegetables that are raw, pickled, and roasted. Drinks are another strong point with many choices of coffee and tea drinks, including turmeric chai and matcha lattes. The café also has non-alcoholic beers and spritzes to make your meal feel all grown up. also has non-alcoholic
etown Hudsonbotanical. 33 Old Philadelphia Pike, Smoketown Hudsonbotanical.com
5 Juniper Lane, Lititz | Collusiontap
5 Lane, Lititz | Collusiontapworks.com
Collusion Tap Works is tucked on Juniper Lane in Lititz, just block off the shopping corridor of Main Street. Collusion’s spac is a renovated shirt factory with exposed brick, high ceilings, and wood flooring. The acoustics bit echo-y, so be warned if yo hard of hearing.
Collusion’s beer is made at their main brewery in York and includes range of styles including sours, stouts, and lagers. My two favorites are the Fuzzy Scrumpit, a lightly fruity IPA in pale hazy gold, and Foliage, a brown ale that is mildly malty and nutty
llusion Tap Works is away on Lane in Lititz, a half the corridor Collusion’s space a with brick, and The are a so warned if you are is at in York a range of sours, IPAs, stouts, and My two are the a IPA in and a brown that is a starter bacon and a sauce that adds a menu as and I’m a fan an on the Mac. The BLT is another winner with smoked and
Enjoy a starter of fried brussels sprouts with bacon and a chipotle ranch sauce that adds just a bit of heat. The menu focuses on handhelds such as burgers and flatbreads. I’m a fan of the Mac Attack burger, an upgraded riff the big Mac. The Collusion BL another winner with locally smok bacon from Eleven Oaks Farm. Collusion is family-friendly and convivial.
44 N Queen St, Lancaster Isseinoodle.com
Issei Noodle has a sign on Queen Street to let you know it’s there, but the restaurant doesn’t really front onto the street. You need to walk into a small interior mall before you can enter the restaurant.
Issei is run by an immigrant family with roots in Japanese, Thai, and Laotian cuisines. The food reflects this heritage, starting with handmade Japanese-style gyoza. These delicate potstickers are filled with either gingery ground pork or minced leeks and vegetables. Either way, these are the best gyoza in the county
The ramen is authentic and made from
scratch, starting with a long-cooked stock. My favorite is the black garlic ramen, which is intensely garlicky with a rich broth topped with roasted pork loin, soft-cooked egg, bok choy, and garlic oil. This ramen will keep you warm for hours afterward. The mabo tofu is another winner, with soft curds of tofu in a black bean sauce over rice, and steamed bok choy. It comes with your choice of spicy tan tan ground pork or spicy tan tan ground tofu.
Enjoy a beer or sake with your meal and finish with a homemade mochi doughnut in flavors like black sesame or strawberry
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Columbia is a great spot to set off ride on the Northwest River Trail. Th runs fourteen miles between Columbia Falmouth, hugging the Susquehanna the way
While in Columbia, stop at Coffee and to jump-start your ride with an Achenbach’ long john doughnut chased down their specialty coffees The dirty chai my favorite, with warm spices and creamy foam. But if I’m not feeling the need for caffeine, the array of Italian cream sodas provide a refreshing change of pace.
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After your bike ride stop by again for a milkshake to replace all those calories you burned. Coffee and Cream has a small food menu, but the main attractions are the coffees, sodas, teas, ice creams, and pastries.
After your stop for all those calories you a menu, but the main attractions are teas, ice creams, and
Frogtown Café | 684 Marticville Rd, Pequea 717-284-4970
Southern Lancaster County has some of the best hiking trails in the area, including Kelly’s Run, Pinnacle Overlook, and the Conestoga Trail. After you’ve finished your hike, stop by Frogtown Café for a burger, cheesesteak, or pizza.
My favorite is the haddock hoagie, a lightly battered filet of fish with fresh lettuce, tomato, and onions, dressed in tartar sauce. Since I find spicy foods irresistible, I also enjoy Frogtown’s Four Alarm burger, with sriracha mayo, jalapenos, and pepper jack. If you visit during warm weather the outdoor patio will be open and you can linger over a classic Yuengling Lager on tap.
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50 Rock Lititz Blvd, Lititz Perdiemlititz.com
Lititz is home to some of the most unique, up-and-coming bars and restaurants in the county. Per Diem, connected to Hotel Rock Lititz (dare I say the culprit for most of our local celebrity sightings?) offers some great mocktails for those looking to unwind after a long day. They offer the most extensive list of nonalcoholic drinks that I’ve seen in this county. My favorite is the Nojito. It tastes exactly the way that it soundsjust like a mojito minus the hangover. This drink substitutes tonic water for the white rum, so feel free to pound as many of these as you want. Mocktails have a tendency to be sweet which can be a deterrent. However, their N/A Spritz, containing non-alcoholic Riesling and a nonalcoholic aperitif, would suit anyone who prefers their drinks dry and wants to cut down on the sugar. More of a beer drinker? No problem! They also offer Brew Dog Hazy AF and Heineken 0.0, both great alternatives.
Their food was equally delicious. I paired my mocktails with their crispy fried brussels sprouts. They had a subtle kick of aioli and red chili flakes, so take heed if you are sensitive to spice. My server said she orders the Tour Burger after every shift – it’s a deeply satisfying double burger topped with caramelized onion, their special sauce, and bread and butter pickles.
438 N Queen St, Lancaster Decadeslancaster.com
I love Decades because there are so many fun activities to do while you are there. You can stock up on tokens and hit the arcade or you can bowl the night away (while sipping on your favorite mocktail of course). Located on Queen Street in Downtown Lancaster, Decades offers anything but typical bowling alley food and drinks. When describing this restaurant to my dad I said, “think upscale Dave and Busters with a better menu.” All of their mocktails were presented beautifully. Aesthetically, their Chamomile Spritz came in at number one for me because the glass was adorably garnished with baby’s breath and a little plastic butterfly. This refreshing beverage, comprised of Moscato grapes, elderflower, and lemon, was refreshing and not overly sweet. Another great mocktail, the Heart Container, includes honey ginger and Blue Laraha Citrus and tastes like a sip of sunshine It was even topped with a neon red frozen heart. I also enjoyed Kirby’s Dreamland which tasted like a zippy raspberry lemonade and incorporated egg white which I was delighted to see in a mocktail.
Their food was on par with their drink menu, especially their Nashville hot vegan sandwich which was perfectly spicy and served with my favorite side - truffle fries. If you are wary of the heat or not into vegan food, they offer plenty of other options like their Decades burger, tenderloin tips sandwich and buffalo chicken egg rolls.
11 Lehoy Forest Dr, Leola Logcabin1933.com
Opening in 1929, the Log Cabin has spent over 90 years perfecting their drink menu. Their cocktails span all the way back to the Prohibition-era when this Leola restaurant served as a speakeasy. Though mocktails are a relatively new concept, the Log Cabin provides equally captivating non-alcoholic options, offering the same fine-dining experience for all patrons.
Layered with blueberry syrup, lime juice, and club soda, the Blue Coat tasted as good as it looked. This ombre concoction was perfectly balanced with notes of citrus and mint. Just make sure to give it a stir to get all the good stuff up from the bottom. Their Pink Scarf served as my dessert since it incorporated peach puree, sprite, lemon and lime juice. My friend even put down his Penicillin cocktail to take a few sips of it, and he was equally impressed. The Log Cabin’s food is served as elegantly as their drinks. Their Crackling Pork Shank “Osso Buco” which incorporated a Lancaster County root beer barbeque glaze, was so tender it fell off the bone It paired beautifully with Anson Mills grits and sweet corn succotash. The Log Cabin combines true fine dining with a warm ambiance and attentive service. For all this, the prices are reasonable, and you don’t have to worry about paying for an Uber home Highly recommend for date night.
Located in the historic Steinman Hardware Building, The Pressroom has all of the charm for a unique dining experience just steps from downtown Lancaster’s Penn Square. The dining room maintains the beauty of the building dating to the mid 1700’s. As you enter, the warm feeling of mahogany surrounds you as you are guided to a cozy booth or a table by the window. During the summer months, guests enjoy dinner al fresco in the neighboring Steinman Park. The menu is seasonally inspired featuring great burgers with crispy fries, fresh salads, seafood, beef and pork entrees as well as creative sandwiches. Don’t miss the specialty flatbreads, freshly baked in the classic pizza oven. Cozy up to the bar for a night out with friends including a daily happy hour, raw oysters, and an elevated selection of craft cocktails.
Experience Dispensing Co., where the locals eat. Adjacent to the Historic Central Farmers Market....an easy walk from the Marriott Hotel and Convention Center
We have a large selection of appetizers and we serve only the freshest soups and salads We offer an extensive Tex Mex menu and delicious overstuffed sandwiches Try one of our famous burgers! We have something for everyone...at affordable prices
Enjoy a drink from our diverse collection of local, national and international beer with many available on draft!
• Casual Atmosphere
• Kid Friendly
• Non-Smoking
33 North Market Street
Downtown Lancaster
Located One Block From Hotel
Open Every Day 11am - 10pm
Menu can be found at www.dispensingco.com
Gift cards always available in any amount with no expiration.
70+ SHOPS UNDER 1 ROOF
Hours: Tues, Wed, Thurs, Fri and Sat 11:30am-1:30PM • 5PM-8PM
Closed Sunday & Monday
1 401 Prime 401 N. PRINCE ST., LANCASTER 717-606-1515
2 Annie Bailey’s Irish Public House
28-30 E. KING ST., LANCASTER 717-393-4000
3 The BeadWorks
52 N. QUEEN ST., LANCASTER 717-490-6551
4 The Belvedere Inn 402 N. QUEEN ST., LANCASTER 717-394-2422
5 Bistro Barberet & Bakery
26 E. KING ST., LANCASTER 717-690-2354
6 Building Character 342 N. QUEEN ST., LANCASTER 717-394-7201
7 Central Market 23 N. MARKET ST., LANCASTER 717-735-6890
8 C’est La Vie 18 N. MARKET ST., LANCASTER 717-299-7319
9 Clemintine’s 25 E. MAIN ST., LITITZ 717-626-6688
10 Conway Social Club
28 E. KING ST., LANCASTER 717-393-4446
11 Country Lane Furniture
10 NATHAN LANE, ANNVILLE 717-867-5701
12 Decades
438 N. QUEEN ST., LANCASTER 717-282-1421
13 Drift Spa
25 S. QUEEN ST., LANCASTER 717-803-8593
14 Emma’s Popcorn 4038 OLD PHILADELPHIA PIKE, GORDONVILLE 717-781-2557
15 Envy Studio 24 W. KING ST., LANCASTER 717-435-9343
16 Freshly Greek 2355 OREGON PIKE, LANCASTER 717-984-6548
17 Fulton Theatre
150 N. PRINCE ST., LANCASTER 717-394-7133
18 Harvey’s BBQ
304 E. MAIN ST., MOUNT JOY 717-653-4224
19 Himalayan Curry & Grill
22 E. ORANGE ST., LANCASTER 717-393-2330
20 Historic Lancaster Walking Tour
38 PENN SQUARE, LANCASTER 717-392-1776
21 Homestead
Furnishings
161 S. RIVER ST., MARIETTA 717-426-1800
22 Josephine’s Downtown
50 W. GRANT ST., LANCASTER 717-299-7090
23 Lancaster Dispensing Co.
33 N. MARKET ST., LANCASTER 717-299-4602
24 Lapp Valley Farm
244 MENTZER RD., NEW HOLLAND 717-354-7988
25 Mainspring Of Ephrata
16 E. MAIN ST., EPHRATA 717-721-6196
26 Merchant’s Assoc. of Columbia COLUMBIA 717-693-7740
27 Miller’s Smorgasbord
2811 LINCOLN HIGHWAY E., RONKS 800-669-3568
28 National Watch And Clock Museum
514 POPLAR ST., COLUMBIA 717-684-8261
29 Per Diem
50 ROCK LITITZ BLVD., LITITZ 717-500-3436
30 The PotteryWorks
16 W. ORANGE ST., LANCASTER 717-299-9963
31 The Pressroom Restaurant + Bar
26 W. KING ST., LANCASTER 717-947-7821
32 Re-Uzit of New Holland
707 W. MAIN ST., NEW HOLLAND 717-354-8355
33 Souvlaki Boys
1 W. JAMES ST., LANCASTER 717-208-6243
34 The Spice & Tea Exchange
20 W. ORANGE ST., LANCASTER 717-394-4328
35 TFB Catering
50 ROCK LITITZ BLVD., LITITZ 717-333-8623
Lancaster County is known for having a wealth of local farms producing everything from meats and cheeses to dairy and vegetables, but how can you easily get a sampling of these items in one location? The answer is simple, visit one of these three unique markets! Not only will you find local produce, meats and cheeses, but you can round out your experience with locally made crafts, antiques, leather goods and sweet treats. These three markets are the best places to visit for the complete Lancaster County farm to flea market experience.
705 Graystone Road, Manheim | rootsmarket.com
Open year-round, every Tuesday. April to Oct 9 AM – 9 PM, Nov to Mar 9 AM – 8 PM.
Root’s is my personal favorite of these three markets. It’s mid-sized and both indoors and outdoors so it’s a good place to visit rain or shine This combo flea and farmers market hosts over 200 stand holders selling everything from fresh meats and bakery items to handmade crafts and antiques. Make sure to stop by the Byers Butterflake Bakery stand and grab a piece of the most delicious cake in Lancaster County or Creekside Produce for some amazing seasonal fruit and veggies.
955 N State St, Ephrata | greendragonmarket.com
Open year-round, every Friday from 8 AM – 8 PM. Green Dragon Farmers Market & Auction is both the largest and most eclectic experience among these markets sitting on almost 60 acres. You’ll find a little bit of everything including handmade Amish furniture, antiques, cell phone cases, designer knock offs, and farm animals. There are seven large market buildings and many smaller shed-like structures with additional vendors so make sure to take your time and explore. There are some hidden gems to discover. If you’re there in the evening, be sure to watch the small animal auction for a true Lancaster County experience.
2710 Old Philadelphia Pike, Bird-in-Hand | birdinhandfarmersmarket.com
Open year-round, from 9 AM – 5:30 PM. Days of the week vary seasonally so make sure to check the website before you go. With just one single building to explore, Bird-in-Hand Farmers Market is the smallest of the three markets. However, it’s located in the heart of many Amish tourist destinations so it might be the most convenient place for you to visit on your tour de Lancaster County Grab a seat at the old-fashioned lunch counter and enjoy some sweets at Uncle Leroy’s before perusing the hall for fresh meats, cheeses and produce, baked goods, handicrafts, leather goods and locally themed souvenirs.
If you head twenty minutes northeast of Lancaster to the borough of Ephrata, you’ll find plenty of things to do, whether traveling solo, as a couple, or with family Ephrata’s history starts at the Historic Ephrata Cloister, the site of a religious enclave that operated from the early 1700’s through the early 1800’s.
After the dissolution of the Cloisters, the Ephrata area continued to grow throughout the 1800’s because of agriculture, commerce, and the presence of several resort hotels. Ephrata was also a key stop on the Reading and Columbia Railroad. The rail station is now the home of the Ephrata Visitor Center and Mainspring of Ephrata, the driving force of the economic development and revitalization of the borough.
As you walk Main Street today, you can see see the charm that draws residents and visitors alike. So what’s there to do, you ask?
Here is a sampling of a few possibilities to explore.
This is a homey diner filled with locals. Framed photos of servicemen and women are displayed on the walls. The pancakes, omelet and hash browns were delicious. Prices are very reasonable
1032 S State St, Ephrata | pancakefarmpa.com
A community non-profit art association that offers activities, workshops, and a thrifty craft store where you can find everything from bottle caps to books.
27 Cloister Ave, Ephrata | artofrecycle.org
At the start of the Warwick-to-Ephrata rail trail is a statuary tribute to Major Dick Winters. Winters was an Ephrata local and the Commander of Easy Company ‘Band of Brothers’ in World War II.
229 Railroad Ave, Ephrata
Good food, good beer, in a casual and comfortable setting. What else is there to say? However, you will need to drive 5 minutes northwest of town to partake.
1701 W Main Street, Ephrata | stbonifacebrewing.com
Limited museum hours, but a wealth of history and treasures if you have the opportunity to stop in.
237 W Main Street, Ephrata | cocalicovalleyhs.org
Currently located on S. Reading Road, this brewery will be moving to the old Sprecher ’s Hardware building in the center of Ephrata, once renovations are completed.
284 S Reading Road, Ephrata | pourmansbrewingco.com
The Cloister was a settlement of religious celibate men and women who referred to themselves as The Solitary. The community was known for its printing press, sacred music and beautiful illustrated manuscripts. The guided tour lasts about one and a quarter hours and is a fascinating introduction to the industrious and austere lives of the former residents.
632 W Main St, Ephrata | ephratacloister.org
This is a new spot in Ephrata that combines local brews, fun cocktails and two types of cuisine: sushi from Tsunami and barbecue from Brewster ’s, both of which are local favorites. You order your food and drink choices from separate stations and servers deliver to your table
333 N State Street, Ephrata | hillsideephrata.com
Movie house and stage Under new ownership of the Black Forest Brewery (another local brewery to visit).
124 E Main Street, Ephrata | thenewmain.com
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Along the North River Trail, you will find a few furnaces. The 1868 Mus a Furnace, which has restored and es as a museum, the 1845 Henry Clay Furnace of which little remains, and the 1854 St. Charles Iron Furnace. These furnaces were gically built close to the Penns ania Railroad to allow for easy transportation. They served as part of the early iron industry complex along the Susquehanna River
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The St. Charles Iron Furnace was built in 1854 and operated through 1896. The unique structure remaining today is the ore roaster building, which once held an internal temperature between 1,600 –2,300 degrees Fahrenheit. In its time, the furnace produced about 10,000 tons of pig iron per year. Pig iron is refined into cast iron or steel. Standing at the base of what is of this furnace, you can imagine what a bustling scene it would have been over 100 years ago. This furnace is located towards the Columbia end of the trail, and it is easily accessible to climb into explore.
26 Furnace Rd, Marietta Map coor s: 40.058948, -76.5 Rivertownes.org/Musselman-vesta
e Iron was went o works demanded about 250 to The influx of to area with their families, caused a To ease the housing the iron company built 70 dwellings the Safe an ice washed out the bridge was to materials for ceased were sold to torn were disrepair. Two homes remain a on Street – you can spot them for the
The Safe Harbor Iron Works was built in 1846 and into production in 1848. The size of the iron wo demanded about 250 employees to operate. Th of people coming to the area to work, along with families, caused a housing shortage. To ease the shortage, the iron company built 70 duplex dw nearby establishing the Safe Harbor Village. Unfortunately, an ice flood in 1904 washed out that was vital to transporting materials for production. The iron works ceased operation and the homes sold cheaply to be torn down since they were in Two original homes remain a short distance away Groff Street – you can spot them by looking for central chimney.
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remain the 1.25-mile walking path.
of the iron works, underwent a restoration and is now a private residence. The Odd Fellows Hall still stands but is also on private property. This building once served as the school until a separate school was It housed the Odd Fellows meetings until the was moved to Millersville
While most dwellings are gone, you can walk through what would have once been the network of streets and see depressions in the ground marking where homes once stood. You will also find a marker showing the location of St. Mary Catholic Church. The walking trail will also take you through the graveyard, where most of the buried are unknown, but some do have headstones and a plaque marks the names of those buried during the construction of the nearby Low Grade Railroad.
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Low once as the Railroad and some of the 200 who died construction are at cemetery in the Historic Harbor It was to passenger trains trains on main line. that this line the and of Eastern
A short distance from Historic Safe Harbor Village is the Safe Harbor Dam and Enola Low Grade Trail. The Enola Low Grade Trail once served as the Low Grade Railroad built by the Pennsylvania Railroad (mentioned previously and some of the 200 who died during construction are buried at the cemetery in the Historic Safe Harbor Village). It was built to separate passenger trains from heavy freight trains on the main line It is said that this line helped satisfy the fuel and food demands of the Eastern seaboard for decades.
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One boxcar was not removed during cleanup, and this part of the wreckage is still visible today. If you drop down the eastern side of the trail, you can work your way over to see the metal and railroad ties. It remains as it landed decades ago, and you can see how the force of the boxcar pushed trees and rocks out of its way as it landed.
Once railroad operations in 1988, sections and it into
It is very flat; grades never a 1% slope. Walking the you see a variety of outdoor bikers to rock
Onc the ilroad line ceased townships acquired turned it into a rail-trail. ades never exceed a the trail, you will see door enthusiasts from climbers. rical event during Grade Railroad Train Accident of A 3-ton boulder blocked both tracks. time to stop, the boulder and 13 train cars accordion. The nearly half a million and the collision away carrying a petroleum become a concern because the chemicals ran towards sed
One notable historical event its time as the Low Railroad was the Christmas December 23, 1981. A 3-ton broke free and Without enough time to train hit the cars bunched up like an wreckage caused half a million dollars in damage and the collision was heard a mile away The train was a biproduct, which become ran a culvert that passed ran to the Susquehanna River. Fortunately, it pooled in the culvert and never made
One was removed and this part of the If you down eastern you work your over to see metal It as it landed decades ago, and you boxcar trees out its way as While visiting the Enola Low in area, be sure to trestle bridge. It will past Dam was in and like a lot of to area. a issue another Safe was next to Historic was This time were built up on a where wouldn’t an see twenty-one brick homes which are once as and administrative coordina s:
While visiting the Enola Low Grade in this area, be sure to visit the newly completed trestle bridge It will bring you past the Safe Harbor Dam. The Safe Harbor Dam was completed in 1932, and like the Safe Harbor Ironworks, brought a lot of jobs to the area. Again, facing a housing issue with the influx of workers and their families, another Safe Harbor Village was built next to the Historic Village that was destroyed. This time though, they were built up on a hill, where flooding wouldn’t become an issue Today, you can still see the twenty-one Tudor-style brick homes which are private residences that once served as homes for workers, offices, and administrative headquarters for the Safe Harbor Dam.
Map coordinates: 39.926091, -76.383980 Susquehannagreenway.org/landtrails/enola-low-grade-rail-trail
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ving away river a his ric to Silver Mine. ound , as as the midwhen were for to weapons for soldiers lead for Rumor has it the mines troops. It is also said that some for silver. mines and on up until Once you enter area, you immedia ly see s remo rocks. entrance a steel can down the marked trail. take over area was where you find at of this trail an numbered different of the mine and
Moving away from the river a bit, another notable historic place to visit is the Pequea Silver Mine The Pequea Indians did the original digging around 1700, possibly as early as the mid1600s, when they were looking for quartz to make weapons for hunting. Eventually, Revolutionary soldiers began mining lead for ammunition. Rumor has it the mines provided the lead shot for General Washington’s troops. It is also said that some of the lead used for Civil War musket balls were taken from this mine. Eventually they began mining for silver The mines operated off and on up until about 1900
Once you enter the trail from the parking area, you will immediately see the old mine shaft and kiln that was used to remove silver from the surrounding rocks. Another entrance that has been closed with a steel plate can be found further down the yellow marked geological trail. The trail will also take you up over the area that was mined where you will find gopher holes. On the bulletin boards at the beginning of this trail is an explanation of the different numbered markings. These explain different facts about the geology of the mine and surrounding area.
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