Old Swede's House, Historic house in Douglassville, Berks County, United States.
The Old Swede's House stands as a two-and-a-half story stone structure measuring 24 feet by 30 feet, with a large kitchen fireplace and brick chimney.
Built in 1686 by Mans Mouce Jonasson, this residence holds the distinction of being the oldest surviving house in Berks County, Pennsylvania.
The residence serves as a physical record of Swedish settlement patterns in Pennsylvania, reflecting early colonial architectural methods and building materials.
The Historic Preservation Trust of Berks County maintains the house and opens it to visitors during scheduled times as part of the Morlatton Village historic site.
The structure maintains direct connections to early American governance through descendants like Colonel Abraham Bird, who served in the House of Burgesses.
Location: Berks County
GPS coordinates: 40.25333,-75.72833
Latest update: September 23, 2025 14:24
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