The Harrisburg Nail Works
A Brief History of the Nail Mill In 1915, Dr. Harvey Bashore wrote a short History of West Fairview for their Centennial. In it, he mentions that there was a grist mill and a small dam made of hewn timbers of the Conodoguinet Creek, "when and who the grist mill was built is not known". … Continue reading The Harrisburg Nail Works
The Zion Lutheran Church
A Brief History of the Church and Grave Yard Zion Lutherans' first communion was held in 1803 and the congregation formally organized in 1804. In the early years after 1804, the congregation had no church building of its own. Worship was held in the homes of the members. The Reverend John Herbst, pastor of the … Continue reading The Zion Lutheran Church
The Pine Hill Aboretum
Doctor Harvey B. Bashore The history of Pine Hill has to start with its benefactor, Dr. Harvey B. Bashore. He was born on July 31, 1864 in West Fairview. His father, Daniel W. Bashore was also a medical doctor. The Beers map of 1872 places their home at the corner of Market and Main Street … Continue reading The Pine Hill Aboretum
The History of the Oyster Mill Bridge
On July 3, 1846, James and Eliza McCormick sold a Grist and Clover Mill and 17 acres of land to John K. Heck. Bridgens Map of 1858 locates the Mill directly across from the Conodoguinet Creek from the Oyster Mill, known today as the Oyster Mill Playhouse. About 1848, Mr. Heck and his neighbors had … Continue reading The History of the Oyster Mill Bridge
The White Oak Tale
A Tale of the Old White Oak Rumor has it that there once was a monument in Possum Hollow that was placed at "The Old White Oak Tree." The story of the Old White Oak goes back to the early 1800's when several local people gathered at Pine Hill Creek and the now Creek Side … Continue reading The White Oak Tale
The Boroughs and Villages
The Boroughs and their incorporation dates: Camp Hill, 1885 Lemoyne, 1905 Wormleysburg, 1908 West Fairview, 1910 The Villages: Enola got its name from Francis and Wesley Miller. Wesley sold about 2 acres of land to the Northern Central Railroad to be used as a flag station. He had a chance to name the station and named … Continue reading The Boroughs and Villages
A Brief History of East Pennsboro
In 1735, our North Valley was divided into two townships, Hopewell and Pennsboro, both part of Lancaster County at that time. As early as 1741, taxes were collected in the east and west subdivision of Pennsboro and in 1745 East Pennsboro incorporated from Pennsboro Township. In 1750, Cumberland County was formed, follwed by Franklin County … Continue reading A Brief History of East Pennsboro
Historical Society of East Pennsboro 