The Magic of Pennsylvania Travel Narratives, Part II

Posted by on Nov 30, 2013 in | Comments Off on The Magic of Pennsylvania Travel Narratives, Part II Pennsylvania travel narratives which appeared in the last decade of the eighteenth century began to reflect a change in perspective from views of the authors who had come before (see “The Magic of Pennsylvania Travel Narratives, Part I”, Pennsylvania Heritage, Winter 1981, page 9). Changing times and newer modes of transportation contributed to a different view of the landscape....
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Historical Sketch of Greene County

Posted by on Nov 29, 2013 in | Comments Off on Historical Sketch of Greene County Greene County lies in the southwestern corner of the state. Its many hills, the distinguishing feature of the countryside, grow more pronounced as one travels from the eastern to the western areas. The old Washington Waynes­burg Railroad, traveling through the hills, was famous for its 178 sharp turns, each of which jolted the passengers. There were some who took the trip just for the roller...
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A Historical Sketch of Indiana County

Posted by on Nov 29, 2013 in | Comments Off on A Historical Sketch of Indiana County Indiana County was named for the native Indians. During historic times the two principal tribes were the Delawares and Shawnees. Being reluctant to give up their lands, the Indians struggled desperately to keep out the tide of European settlers. Perhaps the first white settler to enter Indiana County was James LeTort, an Indian trader, about 1726-27. A place called “Letart’s...
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