Little Heiskell Soldier Cast Iron Door Stop

This all original cast iron door stop depicts the well known symbol for Hagerstown, Maryland that of Little Heiskell. This door stop measures 10 3/4″ high, by 5″ wide and 2 5/8″ deep. Following is some of the history for Little Heiskell. Hagerstown is known for it’s German ancestor. Jonathan Hager was the town’s founding father. Originally, the town was named Elizabethtown in his wife’s honor. Later, in January 1814, when the town had grown to 2,500 people, it was enacted to change the name to Hagers Town. Eventually, it became Hagerstown. The symbol for Hagerstown is “Little Heiskell” which is a tin weathervane molded in the shape of a Hessian Soldier. This was designed in 1769 for Hagerstown’s first city hall by a German tinsmith whose name was Heiskell. This is a unique piece and in very good all original condition. Don’t miss adding this door stop to your own personal collection.