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Read more about the article Home to a Prince (Johnson-Turner House)

Home to a Prince (Johnson-Turner House)

  • Post published:March 6, 2016
  • Post category:1900-1929

By Susan Linville, Administrator LCHSArticle corrected and revised April 18, 2016. The structure, referred to as the Johnson-Turner House was not built for nor owned by George W. Johnson as earlier…

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Read more about the article Civil War Stories by Local Historians
Judy Foster: Enon Valley Community Historical Society & Little Beaver Historical Society

Civil War Stories by Local Historians

  • Post published:February 29, 2016
  • Post category:1849-1899/War

By Kathleen Mooney, LCHS Webmaster The Historical Society has produced a Civil War Presentation available for viewing on YouTube. Take a trip back in time and spend 12 minutes with…

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Read more about the article Living on Borrowed Time: The Life and Times of Negro League Player Ted Toles Jr

Living on Borrowed Time: The Life and Times of Negro League Player Ted Toles Jr

  • Post published:January 29, 2015
  • Post category:Black History/Sports

The Lawrence County Historical Society, 408 North Jefferson Street, New Castle, is sponsoring a book signing on Saturday, February 7th from 1pm to 4pm. Meet New Castle Indians player Ted…

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Read more about the article St Luke AME Zion Church: Oldest Black Church in Lawrence County

St Luke AME Zion Church: Oldest Black Church in Lawrence County

  • Post published:September 17, 2014
  • Post category:1849-1899/1900-1929/1930-1949/Black History

By Betty Hoover DiRisio, LCHS VolunteerEdited by Kathleen A. Mooney, LCHS Webmaster & Volunteer St Luke African Methodist Episcopal Zion Church is the oldest Black congregation church and one of…

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Read more about the article Imported Macaroni & Olive Oil circa 1911

Imported Macaroni & Olive Oil circa 1911

  • Post published:August 15, 2014
  • Post category:1900-1929

By Betty Hoover DiRisio, LCHS Volunteer In 1911 Thomas Monico and A. E. Alles incorporated an import and wholesale business known as “Monico & Alles Co.” Located at 802-804 South…

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Read more about the article First Grist Mill in Hickory Township

First Grist Mill in Hickory Township

  • Post published:August 9, 2014
  • Post category:1849-1899/1900-1929

By: Betty Hoover DiRisio, LCHS Volunteer The first grist mill in Hickory Township was built by Henry Reynolds on Hettenbaugh Run, a mile east of the village of Eastbrook. Grist…

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Read more about the article Annual Members Dinner Honors Fulena

Annual Members Dinner Honors Fulena

  • Post published:August 3, 2014
  • Post category:Honors/Awards

Historical Society to Recognize Stephanie Fulena at Annual Dinner Come join us on September 13th for an evening of entertainment and friendship. > 6:00 pm Social Hour > 6:30 pm…

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Read more about the article Butz Florists – Almost As Old As the County

Butz Florists – Almost As Old As the County

  • Post published:July 12, 2014
  • Post category:1849-1899

The following is an excerpt from: Bridges to the Past, A Pictorial History of Lawrence County by Donald W. Fox (1994) The firm’s history began in 1850 when Paul Butz, a…

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Read more about the article New Castle’s First Policewoman: Mrs. Rae Muirhead

New Castle’s First Policewoman: Mrs. Rae Muirhead

  • Post published:June 17, 2014
  • Post category:1900-1929/Law Enforcement/Women

By: Betty Hoover DiRisio, LCHS Volunteer Before women were given the right to vote in Pennsylvania, New Castle had appointed it's first woman police officer. In March 1920, a new…

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Read more about the article Historic Tree with a “Shady” Past

Historic Tree with a “Shady” Past

  • Post published:June 14, 2014
  • Post category:Indians

By Betty Hoover DiRisio, LCHS Volunteer Kushkushkie Towns In the mid to late 1700's our area was inhabited by the Lenape Indians (the Delaware) in a group of villages known…

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Read more about the article First Female Funeral Director in Pennsylvania: Elizabeth May Mangan

First Female Funeral Director in Pennsylvania: Elizabeth May Mangan

  • Post published:June 12, 2014
  • Post category:1900-1929/Women

Elizabeth May Mangan, daughter of Daniel and Elizabeth Mangan of Allegheny was born in August 1876. She worked as a confidential secretary for her uncle who was a senior member…

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Read more about the article The Flying Wilsons: Maxine and Findley
1947 ESSO Oil ad in an aviation magazine

The Flying Wilsons: Maxine and Findley

  • Post published:June 10, 2014
  • Post category:1930-1949/Women

Maxine Anderson Wilson learned to fly after marrying her husband, pilot Findley Wilson in 1937. In 1939 she was the first District woman to hold a private license, and the…

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