The Frantz One-Room Schoolhouse

Posted by on Mar 27, 2024 in | Comments Off on The Frantz One-Room Schoolhouse   Set in the rural woodlands and farm fields of Eldred Township, Monroe County, the Frantz One-Room Schoolhouse served as a school for about 90 years, from its construction circa 1855 until 1945. In fall 2022 it was listed in the National Register of Historic Places in recognition of the important role such one-room schools played in public education in Pennsylvania and the dedication of...
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Lebanon County: Small in Size – Rich in Heritage

Posted by on Nov 30, 2013 in | Comments Off on Lebanon County: Small in Size – Rich in Heritage Lebanon County is located in the southeastern portion of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania in the center of the beautiful Lebanon Valley, which is formed by the Blue Ridge of the Kittatinny range of mountains to the north and the South Mountains, or Furnace Hills, to the south. Covering an area of 363 square miles, the county is inhabited by ap­proximately 100,000 people. Between the shale...
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