A History of Benezette
A History of Benezette

Author: Kathy Myers

Publisher: Arcadia Publishing

Published: 2024-07-01

Total Pages: 191

ISBN-13: 1540263177

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Founding the Pennsylvania Wilds and Preserving Elk Country The village of Benezette is ground zero for the famous elk herd of the Pennsylvania Wilds. Before becoming a popular ecotourism destination, the community was a quiet village with a hardworking ethos. The region's first settlers arrived in the 1780s, looking for new frontiers and economic opportunities. Reuben Winslow purchased more than three hundred acres of land along the Bennett's Branch of Sinnemahoning Creek and, by 1844, had laid down the town's lots as the founder of Benezette. The arrival of the Pennsylvania Railroad in the late 1800s fueled the rise of local industry such as timber and coal. Nearby villages such as Weedville, Caledonia, Medix Run, Summerson and others looked to Benezette as the center of the of the region while developing their own communities. Author Kathy Myers presents the history of Benezette and its influence in the heart of the Pennsylvania Wilds.

A History of Benezette
A History of Benezette

Author: Kathy Myers

Publisher: History Press

Published: 2024-05-06

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781467157230

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Founding the Pennsylvania Wilds and Preserving Elk Country Discover the history of Benezette, a historic community in the heart of the Pennsylvania Wilds. Author Kathy Meyers presents the story of a sleepy village, from colonial frontier roots to the center and caretaker of one of the most cherished natural treasures of the Commonwealth.

Historic Tales of the Pennsylvania Wilds
Historic Tales of the Pennsylvania Wilds

Author: Kathy Myers

Publisher: Arcadia Publishing

Published: 2021

Total Pages: 208

ISBN-13: 1467149209

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With sixteen thousand miles of streams and rivers, twenty-nine state parks and nine state and national forests spread out over twelve counties, the Pennsylvania Wilds is an immensely special place in the Commonwealth. Beyond the stunning scenery lies important history of early America. A young George Washington traversed the expanse, cutting his teeth as a military leader. Violence between Native Americans and colonists in the territory left its bloody mark, from the Penn's Creek Massacre to the Great Cove Massacre. After the American Revolution, early settler families forged roots, built communities and developed the region into a patchwork of frontier towns. Through a series of richly compelling narratives, author Kathy Myers reveals the early history of the Pennsylvania Wilds.

Pioneers of Second Fork
Pioneers of Second Fork

Author: James P. Burke

Publisher: AuthorHouse

Published: 2009

Total Pages: 226

ISBN-13: 1438948298

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Investigating the undocumented mysteries of the past is similar to analyzing the remains of an old campfire pit. Only black, charded ashes remain of what once was a blazing fire. The smoke from the old campfire has long since disappeared into the atmosphere. the cracking sounds of hot flames dancing through the burning longs have long since vanished into memories of the past. The author's quest for information on the early pioneers of Second Fork has taken him from the State Museum in Augusta Maine to the Civil War prison in Andersonville, Georgia, visiting historical societies, libraries, museums, battlefields, cemeteries and other points of historical significance in between. He has interviewed numerous pioneer descendants and historians. The family profiles of these pioneers takes the reader on an adventure from the Court of Queen Catherine in England to the shores of Plymouth Harbor and on to Los Angles, California, founded by a son of a pioneer born and educated in the backwoods of Second Fork. Emerging from the bits and pieces of information, the author has rekindled the old campfire into an illuminating history of the Pioneers of Second Fork. James Burke is President of the Mt. Zion Historical Society. The Mt. Zion Historical Society has developed and currently is expanding a historical park dedicated to acknowledging and preserving the history and heritage of the Bennett's Branch.

Civil War London
Civil War London

Author: David Flintham

Publisher: Century of the Soldier

Published: 2017

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781911512622

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A history of London during the English Civil Wars, including a guide to sites today.

Hiking the Trail to Yesterday - a Collection of Northern NY Trails and Their Histories
Hiking the Trail to Yesterday - a Collection of Northern NY Trails and Their Histories

Author: William C. Hill

Publisher:

Published: 2019-04

Total Pages: 139

ISBN-13: 9781645705864

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This is a collection of hikes and the histories of places of interest in northern NY. Focusing mainly on St. Lawrence, Franklin, Lewis and Herkimer counties, this book will offer some insight into these lost destinations and serve as a trail guide to get you there. The author, William C. Hill shares his knowledge of the area's local heritage and his passion for the outdoors.