Journal of the Lancaster County Historical Society ; v. 26, no. 3
Notes
The author of this article states that the purpose of most early roads was to provide access to churches and to mills. Many of the roads profiled in this article refer to specific mills. Although information about the mills is limited, this article could prove fruitful for some researchers.
The Indian chiefs of Pennsylvania, or, A story of the part played by the American Indian in the history of Pennsylvania : based primarily on the Pennsylvania archives and colonial records, and built around the outstanding chiefs
A narrative of the mission of the United Brethren among the Delaware and Mohegan Indians : from its commencement, in the year 1740, to the close of the year 1808 ; comprising all the remarkable incidents which took place at their missionary stations during that period ; interspersed with anecdotes, historical facts, speeches of Indians, and other interesting matter
A brief description of Indian life and Indian trade of the Susquehannock Indians. The tribe which inhabited what is now Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. A compilation of pen pictures by the earliest Europeans with whom they came in contact. Also giving a study of the exact location and period of occupation of their villages and fort stes based on the articles found in Indian graves here
by Henry Woodman, with a biography of the author and the author's father who was a soldier with Washington at Valley Forge during the winters of 1777 and 1778. Authorized by the Woodman family.
The Pennsylvania state college. Studies in history and political science, no. 1
Pennsylvania state college. College series, no. 1
Notes
"List of books consulted": p. 341-345.
Summary
"The author has tried to show that an interesting and important part of the history of Pennsylvania has been indelibly written in the names of its counties, cities, towns and townships...He has made every effort to learn all the essential facts about a particular name, and to secure information from the most reliable and authentic sources." [from the preface] /// Chapters include places named for English Shires, English noblemen, French , Presidents, Soldiers, Women, Indians , Industries, and Geographical Features , Etc.
Chapters: A roundabout journey from Philadelphia to Easton - On the Lackawanna Trail, from Easton to the line of New York State - From Philadelphia to Allentown, Bethlehem, Mauch Chunk, and Wilkes-Barre - From Philadelphia to Reading, Pottsville, and Sunbury - South of the Lincoln Highway and East of the Susquehanna - From Philadelphia to Harrisburg - From Downingtown to Harrisburg - From Philadelphia, by Valley Forge and Reading, to Harrisburg - From Phoenixville to Lancaster - From Harrisburg to the New York line - Up the north branch of the Susquehanna River, from Sunbury to Athens - From Harrisburg to York and Gettysburg, and return to Harrisburg - From Harrisburg to Carlisle, Chambersburg, Bedford, and Hollidaysburg - From Harrisburg to Hollidaysburg and Altoona - From Altoona to Williamsport - By the roadside in Fairmount Park
Summary
Published in 1917, John T. Fariss Old Roads Out of Philadelphia offers readers a glimpse into the history of ten historic roads that originate in Philadelphia: the Kings Highway to Wilmington, Baltimore Pike, Westchester Turnpike, Lancaster Turnpike, Gulph Road, Ridge Road, Old Germantown Road, the road to Bethlehem, Old York Road, and the road between Bristol and Trenton. Following the paths of these highways, most of which still exist today in one form or another, Faris provides a history of each while discussing important towns and landmarks along its route. Illustrated with photos of these landmarks, many of which have since been torn down, this book presents a snapshot of the days when stages ruled the roads, as well as of how these highways looked in 1917, during the early days of the automobile. For contemporary readers, the book was meant as a companion for auto and trolley touring on the original roads. While most of these historic roadways have been replaced as the major thoroughfares out of Philadelphia, they still exist as secondary and back roads, primarily following their original routes.
