History of Columbia and Montour Counties, Pennsylvania

History of Columbia and Montour Counties, Pennsylvania

 

Part III

History of Montour County

Chapter I Indians 3-7
Chapter II Some of the Early Families 7-18
Chapter III Early History – County Organization – Public Buildings, Etc 18-28
Chapter IV Description – Topography – Geology – Agriculture, Etc. 28-38
Chapter V Internal Improvements 38-44
Chapter VI Border Wars – War of 1812-15 – Mexican War – Civil War, Etc. 44-51
Chapter VII Schools 52-58
Chapter VIII Medical 61-63
Chapter IX Bench and Bar 64-66
Chapter X Newspapers 66-72
Chapter XI Officials and Statistics 72-74
Chapter XII Danville 75-118
Chapter XIII Townships 121-138
  Mahoning 121
  Anthony 122
  Derry 125
  Limestone 128
  Liberty 128
  Valley 133
  Mayberry 135
  Cooper 137
  West Hemlock 137
 

Chapter 03 – Early History – County Organization – Public Buildings, History of Columbia and Montour Counties

by

Chapter III – Early History – County Organization – Public Buildings, Etc. History of Columbia and Montour Counties, Pennsylvania   MONTOUR is among the youngest of the sisterhood of counties of the .1V1 commonwealth of Pennsylvania, as well as being one of the smallest in territory, but with all this a rich and precious jewel … Read more

Chapter 02 – Some Early Families, History of Columbia and Montour Counties

by

Chapter II – Some Early Families History of Columbia and Montour Counties, Pennsylvania   We are in the dawn of the second century since the first settlers came to what is now Montour County. The only record these sturdy people had time to make of themselves, for the contemplation and pleasure of their posterity, was … Read more

Chapter 01 – Indians, History of Columbia and Montour Counties

by

Chapter I – Indians History of Columbia and Montour Counties, Pennsylvania   CIVILIZATION struck the native savages of this continent like a blight. The great and populous tribes and their strong bands of warriors and hunters, fiercer than any -wild beast and as untamable as the eagle of the crags, have faded away, and the … Read more