Hex Signs are a form of Pennsylvania’s Fancy Dutch Folk Art. Throughout the 20th century hex signs were often sold as souvenirs to the tourist industry in Pennsylvania. Jacob Zook of Paradise Pennsylvania claimed to have originated the barn hex sign in 1942. He successfully pioneered the hand silk screening of the hex sign. Traditional designs were sold in souvenir gift shops to tourists along Lincoln Highway Rt 30. This was the road to Paradise, Home of the Hex Sign on Lincoln Highway East which was built in 1973.
For over 250 years visitors coming into Lancaster County from the east have traveled the Lincoln Highway Rt 30 road passing Jacob Zook’s historic home located on the Highway in the Chester County side. His home has been listed with the National Register of Historic Places since 1995.
Taverns and stagecoach stops grew along the highway…
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