Author: Debra C. Perkins
Publisher: Arcadia Publishing
ISBN: 9780738540726
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 132
Book Description
Nestled in the midst of St. Joseph County, the area that is now Penn and Madison Townships was once heavily wooded. In the 1830s, the earliest settlers traveled routes on foot and via horseback, road cart, ox-drawn wagons, and buckboards, following winding paths in an effort to avoid the swamps. Although hardships and inconviences were endured, one gentleman described their advantages upon arrival: "The soil of Madison and Penn Township is of inexhaustible fertility and the population is to great extent of vigorous Pennsylvania stock." As early settlers arrived, they cut trees for lumber for their homes and to clear ground for farming. This land became some of the best farmland in the region. As the Wabash Railroad, Lake Shore Railroad, and the Grand Trunk were erected in the towns of Wyatt and Osceola, businesses sprang up, along with schools, churches, grocery stores, sawmills, gristmills, blacksmith shops, post offices, and physicians' offices. The railroads were used to ship lumber and crops, and lumbering continued as waves of settlers built new homes and barns at a rapid pace. As dairy farming spread, creameries were established where farmers could separate their milk and cream -- the farmers fed their cattle the skimmed milk, while the cream was made into butter and sold in the local general stores. This area is still some of the best farming ground in St. Joseph County. Through over 180 historical photographs, Penn and Madison Townships captures the rural way of life that has existed in this region for over 160 years. Family, farming, and tradition, the strengths of these small rural centers, are seen in the enclosed history and are still visible in the communities today.
Penn and Madison Townships
Author: Debra C. Perkins
Publisher: Arcadia Publishing
ISBN: 9780738540726
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 132
Book Description
Nestled in the midst of St. Joseph County, the area that is now Penn and Madison Townships was once heavily wooded. In the 1830s, the earliest settlers traveled routes on foot and via horseback, road cart, ox-drawn wagons, and buckboards, following winding paths in an effort to avoid the swamps. Although hardships and inconviences were endured, one gentleman described their advantages upon arrival: "The soil of Madison and Penn Township is of inexhaustible fertility and the population is to great extent of vigorous Pennsylvania stock." As early settlers arrived, they cut trees for lumber for their homes and to clear ground for farming. This land became some of the best farmland in the region. As the Wabash Railroad, Lake Shore Railroad, and the Grand Trunk were erected in the towns of Wyatt and Osceola, businesses sprang up, along with schools, churches, grocery stores, sawmills, gristmills, blacksmith shops, post offices, and physicians' offices. The railroads were used to ship lumber and crops, and lumbering continued as waves of settlers built new homes and barns at a rapid pace. As dairy farming spread, creameries were established where farmers could separate their milk and cream -- the farmers fed their cattle the skimmed milk, while the cream was made into butter and sold in the local general stores. This area is still some of the best farming ground in St. Joseph County. Through over 180 historical photographs, Penn and Madison Townships captures the rural way of life that has existed in this region for over 160 years. Family, farming, and tradition, the strengths of these small rural centers, are seen in the enclosed history and are still visible in the communities today.
Publisher: Arcadia Publishing
ISBN: 9780738540726
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 132
Book Description
Nestled in the midst of St. Joseph County, the area that is now Penn and Madison Townships was once heavily wooded. In the 1830s, the earliest settlers traveled routes on foot and via horseback, road cart, ox-drawn wagons, and buckboards, following winding paths in an effort to avoid the swamps. Although hardships and inconviences were endured, one gentleman described their advantages upon arrival: "The soil of Madison and Penn Township is of inexhaustible fertility and the population is to great extent of vigorous Pennsylvania stock." As early settlers arrived, they cut trees for lumber for their homes and to clear ground for farming. This land became some of the best farmland in the region. As the Wabash Railroad, Lake Shore Railroad, and the Grand Trunk were erected in the towns of Wyatt and Osceola, businesses sprang up, along with schools, churches, grocery stores, sawmills, gristmills, blacksmith shops, post offices, and physicians' offices. The railroads were used to ship lumber and crops, and lumbering continued as waves of settlers built new homes and barns at a rapid pace. As dairy farming spread, creameries were established where farmers could separate their milk and cream -- the farmers fed their cattle the skimmed milk, while the cream was made into butter and sold in the local general stores. This area is still some of the best farming ground in St. Joseph County. Through over 180 historical photographs, Penn and Madison Townships captures the rural way of life that has existed in this region for over 160 years. Family, farming, and tradition, the strengths of these small rural centers, are seen in the enclosed history and are still visible in the communities today.
An Illustrated History of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
Author: William Henry Egle
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Pennsylvania
Languages : en
Pages : 1192
Book Description
This volume provides a comprehensive general history of the state of Pennsylvania beginning with Native American tribes through its involvement in the American Civil War. Histories of each county are also provided with a significant portion of the Adams County history devoted to the town and Battle of Gettysburg.
Publisher:
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Category : Pennsylvania
Languages : en
Pages : 1192
Book Description
This volume provides a comprehensive general history of the state of Pennsylvania beginning with Native American tribes through its involvement in the American Civil War. Histories of each county are also provided with a significant portion of the Adams County history devoted to the town and Battle of Gettysburg.
Township and Local Laws of the State of Pennsylvania
Author: William T. Haines (of Pennsylvania.)
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Category : Local government
Languages : en
Pages : 448
Book Description
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Category : Local government
Languages : en
Pages : 448
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A History of Madison Township, Columbia County, Pennsylvania
Author: William M. Baillie
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Category : Madison (Columbia County, Pa. : Township)
Languages : en
Pages : 193
Book Description
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Category : Madison (Columbia County, Pa. : Township)
Languages : en
Pages : 193
Book Description
History of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
Author: William Henry Egle
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Category : Pennsylvania
Languages : en
Pages : 1228
Book Description
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Category : Pennsylvania
Languages : en
Pages : 1228
Book Description
Historical and biographical annals of Columbia and Montour counties, Pennsylvania
Author: J.H. Beers
Publisher: Рипол Классик
ISBN: 5871104681
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 791
Book Description
Historical and biographical annals of Columbia and Montour counties, Pennsylvania, containing a concise history of the two counties and a genealogical and biographical record of representative families
Publisher: Рипол Классик
ISBN: 5871104681
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 791
Book Description
Historical and biographical annals of Columbia and Montour counties, Pennsylvania, containing a concise history of the two counties and a genealogical and biographical record of representative families
Annual report of the Commissioner of Health of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. 1913 v. 2
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Languages : en
Pages : 872
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Languages : en
Pages : 872
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Pennsylvania State Reports
Author: Pennsylvania. Supreme Court
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Category : Law reports, digests, etc
Languages : en
Pages : 586
Book Description
"Containing cases decided by the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania." (varies)
Publisher:
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Category : Law reports, digests, etc
Languages : en
Pages : 586
Book Description
"Containing cases decided by the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania." (varies)
Federal Register
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Category : Delegated legislation
Languages : en
Pages : 504
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Category : Delegated legislation
Languages : en
Pages : 504
Book Description
1990 Census of Population and Housing: Pennsylvania
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Category : Housing
Languages : en
Pages : 896
Book Description
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Category : Housing
Languages : en
Pages : 896
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