As we look back on the pages of our township’s history, the year 1908 stands out as a time of growth, ambition, and transformation. With new buildings, bustling schools, and improving roads, Enola and West Fairview were alive with progress. These changes shaped not just our landscape, but the everyday lives of the people who … Continue reading A Century of Progress: The Growth of Enola in 1908
Nail Museum Open House!
The East Pennsboro Nail Museum is opening for tours! On April 12, from noon to 4 p.m., the Nail Mill Museum will be open for tours and information provided by members of the Historical Society. The Nail Mill Museum, built in 2008 by the Historical Society of East Pennsboro, is a staple of the area's … Continue reading Nail Museum Open House!
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
Historical Society of East Pennsboro 