Schaumboch's Tavern, Hawk Mountain Sanctuary
Facts and practical information
Schaumboch's Tavern is a historic inn and tavern building located in the Hawk Mountain Sanctuary at Albany Township, Berks County, Pennsylvania. It was built about 1793, and is a 1 1/2-story, rectangular stucco coated sandstone building. It has a medium gable roof with a shed dormer on the rear elevation. It was once owned by Matthias Schaumboch, who is alleged to have murdered at least 11 traveling salesman and hucksters. The property was acquired as part of the Hawk Mountain Sanctuary in 1938, and is used to house sanctuary personnel. ()
Hawk Mountain Sanctuary
Schaumboch's Tavern – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)
Nearby attractions include: Hawk Mountain, Hawk Mountain Sanctuary Association, Hamburg Area Historical Society, Hawk Mountain.