gbierhaus@verizon.net wrote: I did find 2 PA Historical Markers on line. One at 439 Penn St., Reading. Marking site of house occupied by Joe. And apparently there is one near Leinbachs, marking the Hiester Mansion, part of the Berks County Welfare Farm. Wonder if mansion still stands? ----------------------------- Yes, it does indeed! The Hiester Mansion is used as the residence of the Warden of the nearby Berks County Prison. The address is 1339 County Welfare Road, Leesport PA 19533 I used to pass that marker in front of the mansion daily on my commute to work. Regards, Karen from Berks