Discover Douglassville

Douglassville offers several ways to shape your stay: Morlatton Village on the Schuylkill River, woodland trails, golf and a tasting room. Would you like to include historic buildings, spend time outdoors, play golf or visit a tasting room? The location details below provide specific criteria to help you choose a destination based on your interests.

History on the Schuylkill River

Morlatton Village, the first settlement in Berks County, is located on the Schuylkill River in Douglassville. The Mouns Jones House was built by Swedish settlers in 1716 and is the oldest building in Berks County. This site therefore brings together a specific date from the early 18th century and significance for the county. For travelers looking to focus on history, this connection is a clear point of reference when choosing destinations.

The other buildings in Morlatton Village can also be placed in context by their dates: the White Horse Tavern dates from around 1750 to 1762, the George Douglass Mansion from around 1763, and the Covered-Bridge Keeper’s House from around 1780. These construction dates are later than that of the Mouns Jones House and extend into the late 18th century. The dates make it possible to distinguish the buildings chronologically and consider the area’s history across several decades.

Nature and trails

Morlatton Village is also located along the Thun Trail section of the Schuylkill River Trail. Here, a historic landmark and a named section of the trail network come together. If you want to keep both local history and a trail in mind during your stay, this combination provides a specific point of reference for your selection.

The Monocacy Hill Recreation Area offers a different way to experience the landscape: this 428-acre wooded area is in Amity Township near Douglassville and has more than five miles of woodland trails. Amity Community Park has public walking paths. This lets you choose between woodland trails in a designated wooded area and public walking paths in a park. When planning your day, consider which type of trail better suits your plans.

Golf and other reasons to visit

Arrowhead Golf Course in Douglassville offers two course configurations: a nine-hole Blue Course and an 18-hole Red & White Course. The number of holes makes the options easy to distinguish and gives you a specific starting point if golf is an important factor in choosing a destination. There are also rental options, leagues, golf events and a pro shop. You can therefore decide in advance whether the course configuration, a league or event, or a rental option is your priority.

Manatawny Creek adds a tasting room to the options. It is open daily, and no reservation is required to visit. This information can help you plan a visit without having to choose a particular day of the week or make a reservation.

You can then match your search for a hotel in Douglassville to your personal accommodation requirements. This lets you base your choice of lodging and your plans for the day on different needs.

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