Historical Significance:

Peter and Rosanna Wentz settled here in 1744 and by 1758 had built their English Georgian style house with many features reflecting their German heritage.  The American Revolution moved into the area during the autumn of 1777 and the Wentz home became the temporary headquarters for General George Washington and his staff.  After the war, Peter Wentz sold the farm to Devault Beiber and in 1794 Schwenkfelder Reverend Melchior Schultz and his family bought it. Generations of the Schultz family continued to live and farm here until 1969, when the County of Montgomery purchased the property.

Historic Marker:

• Marker Organization: Towamencin Chapter,  D.A.R.
• Marker Text: Peter Wentz House Built 1758 HQS. Genl. Geo. Washington Oct. 2-4, 16-17, 1777