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During one of my visits to Muddy Run, I had the opportunity to examine these concrete pillars. They once supported a large-diameter pipe that transported water from a dam to the nearby C&PD railroad.

Pop Quiz: What connection do King George, Queen Caroline, the Prince of Wales, and the Duke of York have to the city of Lancaster?

Is the busybody Benjamin Franklin's greatest invention? Perhaps not but the story behind it is.

Lititz's history stars a cast of characters that range from families escaping religious persecution to Revolutionary and Civil War heroes. Check out the history of Warwick Township according to the '1875 Historical Atlas of Lancaster County.' Click the bio link in the profile to read more.

Today’s side quest was an artifact hunt for one of Lancaster County’s Mason-Dixon line stone markers. Click the bio link to learn where I found it.

I spotted this iron spike coming out of one of the stone blocks at the culvert in Shenks Ferry. I did my best King Arthur impression, but it didn’t move. Not worthy, I guess. Click the bio link in the profile to read the history of Shenks Ferry.

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