Squirrel hill history squirrel hill historical society. The sketches are arranged by city or township and then alphabetically for each of the following localities. If you are unable to visit our library, or you are seeking some expert help with your research, hsps research by mail service can help. As the worlds largest independent marketplace for new, used and rare books, you always get the best in service and value when you buy from, and all of your purchases are backed by our return guarantee. Dec 05, 2010 open library is an initiative of the internet archive, a 501c3 nonprofit, building a digital library of internet sites and other cultural artifacts in digital form. Seven springs, pa borough was incorporated, from saltlick township, pa land, to allow seven springs mountain resort greater flexibility for serving alcohol. Saltlick township municipal building in indian head, pa. Media in category saltlick township, fayette county, pennsylvania the following 6 files are in this category, out of 6 total. History of bedford and somerset counties chapter 5 volume 2. And a genealogical and biographical record of its families, volume 1 history of lehigh county, pennsylvania. Jun 20, 2014 the area of salt lick was much larger once, but by 1848 the new township of springfield had then limited the scope of salt lick in the size it presently holds.
Ed mcclelland has created a usgs survey map for saltlick township. Cumberland township, located in the northeastern portion of greene county, was one of pennsylvanias original townships. Designed to make highquality scholarship accessible for students, the pennsylvania history series has been published since 1948 and now features more than thirty titles that advance the mission of the pha by engaging with key social, political, and cultural issues in the history of the state and region. The history of this area shows that settlers were here prior to 1760. Mentions saltlick township, pa less relevant history. Sep 28, 2015 the area that is now known as benezette was once the home of the seneca indians and named salt lick due to the salt deposits adjacent to the town site. The settlement known as old town was founded in 1767. Moon township is one of pennsylvanias newer clgs, entering the program in 2011. As you know all the mitchels are cherokee and our mother eva jane hampe was the daughter of bessie klink and harvey hampe. Research by mail historical society of pennsylvania. Saltlick township was organized about 1823, and received its name from a deerlick, near where the town of mccuneville has since been built.
South bend township, armstrong county, pennsylvania. And a genealogical and biographical record of its families, lehigh county historical society pennsylvania county and regional histories. To enlarge the thumbnail image, choose options, then enlarge page thumbnails. The first inhabitants of squirrel hill were native americans, who possibly came here in prehistoric times. The surface is mountainous, high hills attaining an altitude above the ordinary level, and in the west forming a plateau. Elk lick was so named from the fact that within the township was a. A saltlick township man is behind bars for the alleged continuous sexual abuse of a young girl over the course of about seven years beginning when she was 6. Early history of salt lick and springfield townships, fayette. Saltlick township, pa politics and election data homefacts. Saltlick township is located in fayette county, pa. This past year, implementing a preservation plan recommendation, moon received certified local government funding to help pay for a market study and analysis of the mooncrest neighborhood based in part on the neighborhoods significant history and. Saltlick township is a township in fayette county, pennsylvania, united states.
The population was 3,461 at the 2010 census, down from 3,715 at the 2000 census. Search booksprinted material home library of congress. It is served by the connellsville area school district. Chapter 37 north union township, pa and south union township, pa. The township is governed by a threemember board of trustees, who are elected in november of oddnumbered years to a fouryear term beginning on the following january 1. Saltlick township man charged with rape of young girl local. These are found at the county pages and at the databoards. Today were looking at moon township, and later this summer, well talk about whats happening in pittsburgh. Common types of primary sources include works of literature, historical documents, original philosophical writings, and religious texts. Internet archive bart an illustrated history of the commonwealth of pennsylvania, 1876 source. Search for other government offices in indian head on the real yellow pages. The area that is now known as benezette was once the home of the seneca indians and named salt lick due to the salt deposits adjacent to the town site. History of fayette county, pennsylvania page 745 several of his children were baptized in good hope lutheran church in salt lick.
Benezette the heart of pennsylvanias elk country visit. Here youll find current best sellers in books, new releases in books, deals in books, kindle. Internet archive birdinhand history brecknock an illustrated history of the commonwealth of. Union salems kirche salems union church, lutheran and reformed, now peace united church of christ, berrysburg, mifflin township, dauphin county, pennsylvania. Early history of salt lick and springfield townships. Obtain information and stats about the city of saltlick township in pa. Nowadays squirrel hill is a thriving neighborhood in the eastern part of pittsburgh. Those parts of what is now somerset county adjacent to. I noticed that one of the oldest road was petitioned from broadford to a christain perkeys mill and to redstone in 1784. Read about the early history of pennsylvania, its oil history, its cultural evolution, and much more. Saltlick township was organized about 1823, and received its name from a deer lick, near where the town of mccuneville has since been built. Historical collections of the state of pennsylvania 1843. Bookprinted material, pennsylvania, genealogy, ruff, paul. Saltlick township man charged with rape of young girl.
Keith rothfus republican 2022252065 1205 longworth house office building, washington dc 205150305. History of bedford, somerset and fulton counties, pennsylvania 1884 waterman, watkins and co. We are the grand children of magie margret mitchel and frank lung. The regular monthly meeting of the saltlick township board of supervisors is held on the first tuesday of each month at 3.
Native americans by bp enhanced cost of living calculator now includes childcare, taxes, health, housing for home owners vs renters, insurance costs and more when you upgrade to premium. It was six miles square when first organized, but a small portion of one corner was taken to help form the new township of pleasant. Incorporated in 1788, moon is one of the oldest towns in allegheny county and for much of its history was a quiet agricultural community. A salt lick near the mouth of nine mile run attracted wildlife. Ginger hill, fallowfield township, washington county, 17831872. A wide selection of city, county, and state maps are available in the pennsylvania room.
The books homepage helps you explore earths biggest bookstore without ever leaving the comfort of your couch. Good hope lutheran church, salt lick township, fayette county, the german church records of western pennsylvania. With biographical sketches of many of the pioneers. The highest point is located at the center of this township, and is 1,443 feet above the sea level. Mcadoo, a secretary of state under president woodrow wilson, 1896. We can help you find the pennsylvania history books you are looking for. A primary source is a work that is being studied, or that provides firsthand or direct evidence on a topic. History of northampton, lehigh, monroe, carbon, and schuylkill counties. Cumberland township and carmichaels by shelley mcminn. Shawnee in its center, and hemlock in its southeast corner.
There are 1 public schools in saltlick township with an average homefacts rating of c. For a prepaid fee, a skilled staff researcher at the historical society of pennsylvania will work on your research topic and search through our extensive archives. View details, map and photos of this single family property with 5 bedrooms and 5 total baths. This short history of squirrel hill, originally written in 2003 by the late mark iskovitz, vice president of the squirrel hill historical society, was revised and updated in 2015 and again in march 2016 by current vicepresident helen wilson.
Volume i founding of the cumberland settlements the first atlas 1779 1804 this is a tale told by survivors an epic related by those who explored and hacked out a way through a howling wilderness, built cabins, cleared land, planted crops, and fought for survival against european armies and five tribal nations. For general information and books about pennsylvania, or to locate information about other counties, visit the pennsylvania page of time voyagers bookstore dont forget to check on the parent county from which a county was originally founded. Brownsville and bridgeport, bullskin, connellsville, dunbar, franklin, georges, german, henry clay, jefferson. Adamstown borough history adamstown borough beginnings source. Brief history of springfield and saltlick townships histbuffer. Republican candidates gary wilker and steve niefeld are both running for saltlick township supervisor in the may 21 primary. History of bedford and somerset counties, chapter 5, volume 2. Page 2 massachusetts, is to be expended for books for the college library.
The name salt lick was suggested by the licks of salt that mark the principal water course in the township that is, indian creek. List of books and articles about pennsylvania history. Living places akron pa a brief history the borough of akron, lancaster co. Squirrels were so numerous the native americans are said to have given the name squirrel hill to the hill. The political existences of the township dates from december, 1797, at which time, in accordance with the petition of sundry inhabitants of the salt lick settlement in the township of bullskin, praying for a division of said township and that the top of chestnut ridge may be the line of separation, the prayer of the petitioners was granted by. The pa roots team consists of a great group of volunteers who are dedicated to getting genealogical and historical data online that is freely accessible by our visitors. The area of salt lick was much larger once, but by 1848 the new township of springfield had then limited the scope of salt lick in the size it presently holds. Elk lick township view of boynton from flog hill information taken directly from. Native americans 7282008 our town history is that there were 7 different tribs, who lived here down by the river below our home place. Brief history of springfield and saltlick townships. Early history of salt lick and springfield townships, fayette county, pennsylvania. Indian head, millertown, champion, maple grove, white, clinton, and melcroft are unincorporated communities in the township. If the thumbnail becomes too large for its box, hover over the right edge of the. Open library is an initiative of the internet archive, a 501c3 nonprofit, building a digital library of internet sites and other cultural artifacts in digital form.
The paroots team consists of a great group of volunteers who are dedicated to getting genealogical and historical data online that is freely accessible by our visitors. Salt lick township was organized around 1823, and named for the mineral licks within its borders. Historical photos of schuylkill county public group facebook. Fayette county, pa saltlick township schools 1942 commencement program old yearbooks. These include topographical maps, patent maps, tourismlandmark maps, and street mapsboth recent and historicalof cities like uniontown.
Good hope lutheran church, salt lick township, fayette county. Mahanoy city indian term mahoni, meaning a salt lick, 1863. Here youll find current best sellers in books, new releases in books, deals in books, kindle ebooks, audible audiobooks, and so much more. Having been part of bullskin township, the original surveys and lists of taxables are part of that township as early as 1788. Offenders, schools, environmental hazards, and more. It is served by the connellsville area school district indian head, millertown, champion, maple grove, white, clinton, and melcroft are unincorporated communities in the township. Mentions saltlick township, pa less relevant history seven springs, pa borough was incorporated, from saltlick township, pa land, to allow seven springs mountain resort greater flexibility for serving alcohol. Mahanoy township indian term mahoni, meaning a salt lick, 1850. Click here for additional titles about bucks county. Appears in 282 books from 17882007 page 42 made the experiment of burning the common stone coal of the valley, in a grate, in a common fireplace in my house, and find it will answer the purpose of fuel, making a clearer and better fire at less expense than burning wood in the common way. For additional research in bucks county, try these book titles below.