Weavertown, Berks County, Pennsylvania facts for kids
Weavertown is a small place in Pennsylvania, United States. It's called an "unincorporated community" because it doesn't have its own local government like a city or town. Instead, it's part of a larger area called Amity Township.
Weavertown is located in Berks County. It's about 3.6 miles north of Amity Gardens. You can find it along Pennsylvania Route 662, also known as Old Swede Road. Students living in Weavertown attend schools in the Daniel Boone Area School District.
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The History of Weavertown
Weavertown got its name from a brave soldier named Colonel Jacob Roth Weaver. He was born in 1751 and passed away in 1831. Colonel Weaver was an important leader in the local Pennsylvania Militia.
Colonel Jacob Weaver's Role in the Revolution
Colonel Weaver fought in the American Revolutionary War, which was a big fight for America's freedom. He was part of the famous Battle of Brandywine. This battle was a key moment in the war.
The Weaver Family's Arrival
Colonel Jacob Weaver's father, Peter Weaver, also lived in Amity. Peter was one of seven sons of an early settler named Jacob Weaver. This older Jacob Weaver (born 1678) was part of a group called the Kocherthal Party.
They arrived in New York in January 1709. Later, in 1725, Jacob Weaver and his family moved to Amity Township. Jacob and his wife, Anna Elisabethe, are buried at St. Gabriel's Church. Peter Weaver and Colonel Jacob Roth Weaver are buried in St. Paul's Lutheran Church in Amityville.
Other Famous Neighbors
The area around Weavertown, known as the Oley Valley, has a rich history. The family of the famous American pioneer Daniel Boone also settled here. You can even visit the Daniel Boone Homestead nearby. Interestingly, the grandfather of President Abraham Lincoln also lived in this general area.
