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Cumberland Valley
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Author : Ann Hull
language : en
Publisher: Arcadia Publishing
Release Date : 2011
Cumberland Valley written by Ann Hull and has been published by Arcadia Publishing this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2011 with History categories.
Nestled between the Tuscarora and Blue Ridge Mountains is the center of the Cumberland Valley, an area settled by men and women who crossed the Susquehanna River and built their log cabins in the wilderness. These early settlers were hardy souls who confronted the hardships and struggles of Native American raids, the American Revolution, and the Civil War. In the 1800s, the iron industry sprang up in the small villages of Roxbury, Edenville, and Mont Alto, and academies and colleges were founded. The late Victorian resorts of Pen Mar, Monterey, and Buena Vista drew visitors to the valley. Today, within the mountain-protected borders of "Mother Cumberland," are the towns of Chambersburg, Mercersburg, Waynesboro, Greencastle, St. Thomas, and other small communities each with a rich history of its own.
Centennial Biography
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Author : Alfred Nevin
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1875
Centennial Biography written by Alfred Nevin and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1875 with History categories.
Wicked Carlisle
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Author : Joseph David Cress
language : en
Publisher: Arcadia Publishing
Release Date : 2012-07-10
Wicked Carlisle written by Joseph David Cress and has been published by Arcadia Publishing this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2012-07-10 with History categories.
With Wicked Carlisle, author Joe Cress revisits the criminal history of Cumberland County. Taking a more focused and less bloody approach, Cress will largely bring new stories of mischief to the table, though he will revisit the lighter side of two or three crimes from Murder and Mayhem in Cumberland County. From stories of college pranks gone wrong, Carlisle's own Robin Hood and the robbing and subsequent torching of a beloved local theater (the Strand where the local HS now sits ) to abuses at the Carlisle Indian School and the town's connection to the raid on Harper's Ferry, Cress scours the underbelly of the borough for mischief and misdeeds.
Hidden History Of Cumberland County
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Author : Joseph David Cress
language : en
Publisher: Arcadia Publishing
Release Date : 2013-09-03
Hidden History Of Cumberland County written by Joseph David Cress and has been published by Arcadia Publishing this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2013-09-03 with History categories.
The rolling fields and quiet towns of Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, belie its dynamic history. From slaves who escaped to freedom through Underground Railroad stations in Shippensburg and Boiling Springs to a telephone-like invention created by Lower Allen's Daniel Drawbaugh a full decade before the patent of Alexander Graham Bell, the pages of Cumberland County's history conceal long-forgotten but true tales. There are numerous but often-overlooked contributions from county residents--from 1920 to 1923, Newville hosted the first state police academy in the nation, and during World War II, a humble bandage invented in Carlisle saved countless lives. With an engaging collection of vignettes, author Joseph David Cress explores these and other hidden tales from the history of Cumberland County.
Targeted Tracks
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Author : Scott L. Mingus
language : en
Publisher: Casemate Publishers
Release Date : 2019-03-05
Targeted Tracks written by Scott L. Mingus and has been published by Casemate Publishers this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2019-03-05 with History categories.
“Anyone who is interested in Civil War logistics, wartime railroads, and the Cumberland Valley of Pennsylvania needs to read this study.” —Eric J. Wittenberg, award-winning historian and author The Civil War was the first conflict in which railroads played a major role. Although much has been written about their role in general, little has been written about specific lines. The Cumberland Valley Railroad, for example, played an important strategic role by connecting Hagerstown, Maryland to Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. Its location enhanced its importance during some of the Civil War’s most critical campaigns. Because of its proximity to major cities in the Eastern Theater, the Cumberland Valley Railroad was an enticing target for Confederate leaders and an invaluable resource for the Union Army. In October 1859, abolitionist John Brown used the CVRR in his fateful Harpers Ferry raid. The line was under direct threat by invading Confederates during the Antietam Campaign, and the following summer suffered serious damage during the Gettysburg Campaign. In 1864, Rebel raiders burned much of its headquarters town, Chambersburg, including the homes of many CVRR employees. The railroad was as vital to residents of the bustling and fertile Cumberland Valley as it was to the Union war effort. Targeted Tracks is grounded on the railway’s voluminous reports, the letters and diaries of local residents and Union and Confederate soldiers, official reports, and newspaper accounts. The primary sources, combined with the expertise of the authors, bring this largely untold story to life. “Mingus and Wingert have done a splendid job telling the story of the industrial, economic, social, and military history of the CVRR . . . engaging.” —Ted Alexander, chief historian (ret.), Antietam National Battlefield
The Cumberland Valley
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Author :
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 197?
The Cumberland Valley written by and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 197? with Appalachian Mountains categories.
A Cumberland Valley
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Author : Ron George
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2003-01-01
A Cumberland Valley written by Ron George and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2003-01-01 with Lorton Vale (England) categories.
Centennial Biography Men Of Mark Of Cumberland Valley Pa 1776 1876
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Author : Alfred Nevin
language : en
Publisher: BoD – Books on Demand
Release Date : 2024-05-31
Centennial Biography Men Of Mark Of Cumberland Valley Pa 1776 1876 written by Alfred Nevin and has been published by BoD – Books on Demand this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2024-05-31 with Fiction categories.
Reprint of the original, first published in 1876.
Remembering Carlisle
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Author : Joseph David Cress
language : en
Publisher: American Chronicles
Release Date : 2009
Remembering Carlisle written by Joseph David Cress and has been published by American Chronicles this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2009 with History categories.
Since its Founding in 1751, Carlisle, Pennsylvania, has been at the crossroads of history as the site of Washington's headquarters during the Whiskey Rebellion, a city shelled and occupied by Confederate forces and the home to Dickinson College and the Carlisle Indian Industrial School. With lively vignettes and firsthand accounts, Joseph David Cress recounts the remarkable history of the borough. Tales of the McClintock Slave Riot of 1847 and the courthouse fire of 1845 stand alongside the legendary figures of Molly Pitcher and all-American athlete Jim Thorpe. Cress chronicles Carlisle's evolution from an outpost on Pennsylvania's rough-and-tumble frontier to a vibrant and thriving hub of the Cumberland Valley. Book jacket.
Rural Resorts And Summer Retreats
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Author : Cumberland Valley Railroad Company
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1881
Rural Resorts And Summer Retreats written by Cumberland Valley Railroad Company and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1881 with Cumberland Valley (Md. and Pa.) categories.