Author: Joseph David Cress
Publisher: Arcadia Publishing
Published: 2013-09-03
Total Pages: 159
ISBN-13: 1625840586
DOWNLOAD EBOOK →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.
Author: Charles Harrison
Publisher: Arcadia Publishing
Published: 2013-02-05
Total Pages: 187
ISBN-13: 1614238529
DOWNLOAD EBOOK →Situated along the Delaware Bay and first inhabited by the Lenape Indians, Cumberland County has a rich agricultural and industrial history. After the Revolution, Swedish, Danish and English immigrants were soon joined by others from across Europe and around the world. The Cohansey and Maurice Rivers flow through the county, uniting its cities and towns. They have distinguished histories of their own--Greenwich was a major port of entry in colonial America; Port Norris was the "oyster capital of the world" in the 1800s; and Seabrook Farms was the country's biggest vegetable factory. In 2013, the county celebrates its 265th anniversary. Join the people of Bridgeton, Millville, Vineland and the rest of Cumberland County to explore the stories from its past.
Author: James Wilson
Publisher: Dalcassian Publishing Company
Published: 1901-01-01
Total Pages: 529
ISBN-13:
DOWNLOAD EBOOK →Author: William Hutchinson
Publisher: Legare Street Press
Published: 2023-07-18
Total Pages: 0
ISBN-13: 9781021800312
DOWNLOAD EBOOK →This comprehensive book covers the history of Cumberland county and some adjacent areas from ancient times to its current state. The author discusses the county's local history, its antiquities, and the present state of the principal families. This book is a must-read for those interested in Cumberland County's history. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
Author: William 1732-1814 Hutchinson
Publisher: Legare Street Press
Published: 2023-07-18
Total Pages: 0
ISBN-13: 9781019758199
DOWNLOAD EBOOK →This comprehensive book covers the history of Cumberland county and some adjacent areas from ancient times to its current state. The author discusses the county's local history, its antiquities, and the present state of the principal families. This book is a must-read for those interested in Cumberland County's history. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.