The book takes a look at judge cooke as a person as well as a respected jurist. This is a history of about twothirds of the first century of the settlements and. History of sullivan county, pennsylvania hathitrust. History of sullivan county, pennsylvania book, 1903. Sullivan county historian bob sweeney purchased the book for the sullivan county historical society, to which it was contributed in november 2002. It was originally a very extensive territory, embracing for a number of years until 1847 a. Sullivan county, pa free public records criminal arrests. Find white pages in sullivan county, pa on yellowbook. In the winter, the toboggan slide is the main attraction if conditions allow. The sullivan county historical society and museum began in 1932 with a mission to preserve the history of sullivan county and its communities. The list of names is also useful for getting together a sullivan county high school reunion if you dont have a complete list of the. History of sullivan county, pennsylvania by george.
The county was created on march 15, 1847, from part of lycoming county and named for charles c. Sullivan county high school alumni from laporte, pa. Federal population schedules are available for 1850, 1860, 1870, 1880 free index, 1890 fragment, 1900, 1910, 1920, 1930, 1940. Around the forks, and in elk land, fox and hillsgrove were old farms, free from stumps, with stone fences and old buildings. When i first passed through sullivan county, in 1850, the most of it was a pri meval forest. This meeting is for adults, only, and is strictly confidential in nature. Appears in 294 books from 17751989 page 16 that a virtuous and steady opposition to this ministerial plan of governing america, is absolutely necessary to preserve even the shadow of liberty, and is a duty which every freeman in. Sullivan county vital records can be found at the pennsylvania office of vital records has copies of birth and death. Sullivan county historical society of pennsylvania, laporte, pa. Every name index to history of fayette county, pennsylvania. This page primarily lists records kept at the county level. Total driving time is only around 35 minutes over 22 miles to see all three bridges.
Sullivan county is the location that we cover the most thoroughly. There will topics of discussion, techniques, and lists of available resources offered. Sullivan county is noted for its beautiful scenery and wildlife, creating a perfect setting for many outdoor activities, such as hiking, fishing, hunting, camping and many events during all seasons. There are many types of census records for sullivan county guide you in researching your family tree.
These are the far north, south, east, and west coordinates of sullivan county, pennsylvania, comprising a rectangle that encapsulates it. Welfley, the lewis publishing company, new yorkchicago 1906. History of sullivan county, pennsylvania pennsylvania county and regional histories. The county of sullivan, laporte, pennsylvania is seeking proposals for a licensed and qualified security company or individual to provide onsite armed security guard at the sullivan county courthouse. The stratigraphic record of sedimentary rocks within the county spans from the devonian lock. Pennsylvania 4h sullivan county history pennsylvania and new jersey, church and town records, 166920 includes sullivan county source. Hatch, in conjunction with the historical society, has compiled the vintage photographs in sullivan county with the help of many county residents. Sullivan county historical and genealogical society, blountville, tennessee. Fifteen years before, on the evening of april 25, 1798, joseph hopkinsons song, hail columbia, was sung for the first time in the chestnut street theatre, philadelphia, by the popular young actor, gilbert fox.
Everts and company, 1882, reproduction by unigraphic, inc. We realize that a sullivan county high school year book may be hard to find so registering to complete your schools virtual yearbook may be the next best thing to finding sullivan county high school yearbooks. Numerous and frequentlyupdated resource results are available from this search. Perhaps its because the inherited portion of our own collection came from there, perhaps its because one of our partners grew up there, and possibly its because its both a difficult place to research and, at the same time a fascinating one. The third bridge is located in the southern part of the county, just off a major road. Sullivan county, pennsylvania genealogy familysearch wiki. Second, philadelphias history was made by its people. Most of the records consist of marriage licenses, certificates, applications, docket books, and affidavits.
Inspire a love of reading with prime book box for kids. Index to strebys history of sullivan county family history library now and then. Sullivan county library sullivan county pa library. Sullivan county, pennsylvania genealogy familysearch. History of sullivan county, pennsylvania unknown binding january 1, 1903 by george streby author. The sullivan county historical society at the sullivan county museum in hurleyville has an entire room devoted to judge lawrence cooke available for the public to visit. Inghams history of sullivan co, pa usgenweb archives. The sullivan county historical society has set as its mission and purpose the acquisition, preservation, display and demonstration of those elements of daily life used by the people of sullivan county. Walker, brandy homepage sullivan county school district. Lambert conformal conic relief shown by contours and spot heights. It lies in the eastern part of the county, and is bounded on the east by sullivan county, on the north by plunketts creek township, on the west by wolf, and on the south by penn. Inghams history of sullivan county, pennsylvania, 1899 courtesy usgenweb archives. Sullivan would lead three of the brigades out of easton, pa. Sullivan county, pennsylvania family history research.
Columbia county was separated from northumberland county in march, 18. The sullivan county pa historical society and museum is a registered 501 c3 so your donation is tax deductible. Sullivan county may have maps, name indexes, history or other information for this. Full text of history of sullivan county, pennsylvania internet archive. History of sullivan county pennsylvania by thomas j. Oclcs webjunction has pulled together information and resources to assist library staff as they consider how to handle coronavirus. Sullivan county, pennsylvania covers an area of approximately 451 square miles with a geographic center of 41. However, even though there is bit of a distance between the bridges, visiting the covered bridges of sullivan county, pennsylvania, is quite easy. Eagles mere is a summer resort boasting the pristine private lake and many activities surrounding it.
Given the nations, pennsylvanias, and penn states focus on social distancing to help combat coronavirus and protect our community, our office is closed until further notice. Thomas inghams history of sullivan county 1899 us gen web. A great deal has been done to improve air quality in pennsylvania. Recorder of deeds, prothonotary, clerk of courts, and register of wills. Sullivan county is included in the terre haute, indiana, metropolitan statistical area. Geology and climate of sullivan county, by professor antisell. What sullivan county, pa census records are available. Sullivan county historical and genealogical society home.
Sullivan county, pennsylvania genweb project rootsweb. Full text of history of sullivan county, pennsylvania. Commonwealth of pennsylvania, department of environmental resources, topographic and geologic survey. United states, department of the interior, geological survey. The advanced search feature includes options to search by title, location or marker text. The sullivan county historical society is committed to the education of the people in the county and extended communities. Sullivan county historical society and museum 458 meylert st laporte, pa 18626 phone. When i first passed through sullivan county, in 1850, the most of it was a primeval forest. The historical marker search application allows you to search the historical marker database by keyword, county or category. Around the forks, and in elkland, fox and hillsgrove were old farms, free from stumps, with stone fences and old buildings.
As of the 2010 census, the population was 6,428, making it the secondleast populous county in pennsylvania. Usa 1,060,369 pennsylvania 62,615 sullivan county 243 sullivan county histories and genealogies 14. History of sullivan county, pennsylvania by george streby. A project of the sullivan county pa usgenweb archives. Sullivan county pa historical society and museum photo. Harrisburg newspaper, and which i believe are preserved in the state library in scrap book form. Harrisburg, pa aurand press, 1930 subcategories history of the counties of mckean, elk, etc. Sullivan county pa historical society and museum home. The town center is home to specialty shops, eateries, and the museum with its rich old time history. The sullivan county historical society holdings are housed at the museum. History of bedford and somerset counties pennsylvania with genealogical and personal history.
Reliable information about the coronavirus covid19 is available from the world health organization current situation, international travel. The sullivan county historical society has set as its mission and purpose the acquisition, preservation, display and demonstration of those. Postcards and photographs depicting the history of sullivan county pa paperback. Publications sullivan county pa historical society and museum. Pennsylvanias emissions inspection program was customized to meet specific regional airquality issues and improvement goals while focusing on customer convenience. Sullivan county historical society of pennsylvania home. The bible had been acquired by its previous owner at a garage sale in plains, pa sometime in recent years. An anecdotal history of sullivan county, new york john conway on. Check out the new look and enjoy easier access to your favorite features. Visiting the covered bridges of sullivan county, pennsylvania. The sullivan county elementary school is located in laporte behind the high school. It is a k6 building, where just over 300 students attend.
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