Read about the early history of pennsylvania, its oil history, its cultural evolution, and much more. Your local small town library is a great resource for historians, local history buffs and genealogists. To the first hively immigrants, jacob and christopher, and to all the visionary and. Shrewsbury pennsylvania travel guide at wikivoyage. This particular library caters especially well to children, so if youve.
During the early middle ages, the town was a centre of the wool trade, and this was a peak in its importance. Shrewsbury white pages phone books in massachusetts ma. The shrewsbury volunteer fire company has served the citizens of southern york county with fire and rescue services for over 70 years. The city of york, pennsylvania named for york, england was part of the. Discover shrewsbury, pennsylvania with the help of your friends. At one time, the land that is now shrewsbury borough was part of one large area called shrewsbury township.
It should wrap, then the bar will grow in height if more space is needed. Search the history of over 406 billion web pages on the internet. Give yourself a sports fix by making a trek to oriole park at camden yards, which can be found 35 miles 54 kilometers to the south of shrewsbury. It was through this hard work and dedication that the. Shrewsbury white pages phone books in pennsylvania pa. Shrewsbury and springfield townships, york county, pa, volume 5, neal otto hively, 1992, 230 pages. The shrewsbury, pa white pages phone book search our online phone book to find phone numbers, addresses, and more. The blackboard footer will center if disclaimer is not being used and the. The town of shrewsbury in shropshire, england, has a history that extends back at least as far as the year 901, but it could have been first settled earlier. This page primarily lists records kept at the city level. For travelers who are keen on locating a room in the neighborhood, book in the four seasons hotel baltimore or baltimore marriott waterfront. A gateway to the past welcome to shrewsbury local history. Shrewsbury history book shrewsbury, vermont our town as it was, authored by dawn d. Public golf courses around shrewsbury shrewsbury, pa aarp in your city.
Keffer funeral home, inc the obituary was featured in york daily record on. Christ church built churches in shrewsbury and middletown in 1732 and 1746 respectively. But as far as is known, it has no historical society. Paul smith library of southern york county home facebook. Phillips, and we have never wantonly deviated from his statements. Shrewsbury, pa real estate shrewsbury homes for sale.
This website aims to reflect my interest in the human stories of our wonderful town, rather than being a comprehensive history. For a thorough understanding of both the history of the commonwealth land office and the potential research use and contents of its records, researchers should consult the record group 17 finding aids and also donna bingham mungers book pennsylvania land records. Shrewsbury is a town in the agricultural alleghenies and susquehanna valley region of york county, pennsylvania. Funeral home services for carl are being provided by john w. Stewartstown historical society family history and genealogy collection. This was possible only through the hard work and dedication of its members, the ladies auxiliary and the community as a whole. With approximately 3,500 people residing in shrewsbury, it is a small suburban community with many farms and family owned or amish farmers markets. Want to research your family or take a trip down memory lane. As weve seen, shrewsbury is a town with a lot of history. There are a number of large original works for sale and wellmade.
Units arrived and discovered a malfunctioned dryer. Donations of books and other materials the shrewsbury public library gladly accepts donations of. Pennsylvania did not record births and deaths until 1906 and york county began recording marriages in 1885. Fissels jerusalem union church, shrewsbury township. Donations of books and other materials shrewsbury, ma. Shrewsbury is one of the southern tiers of townships in york county. Original land record maps and books by neal otto hively. Around shrewsbury pa images of america bob ketenheim on. From its settlement in 1717 to 1829, with other matter relating thereto not before published, including an extensive family register. Formal records in middletown began in 1667 with the first town book in middletown. Paul smith library of southern york county shrewsbury, pa. The public schools have, however, since been faithfully maintained and encouraged, and now rank among the best in the county. But, through my pa history class, and reading this book, theres so much more id like to read. Full text of history of york county pennsylvania from the earliest.
A social library was established in 1792 by a group of town fathers. Around shrewsbury pa images of america bob ketenheim. Shrewsbury genealogy in york county, pa usa 1,012,695 pennsylvania 60,629 york county 2,016 shrewsbury 21. Ketenheims inspiration for around shrewsbury was sister anne frances pullings arcadia books altoona and cresson. Guide to york county, pennsylvania ancestry, genealogy and family history. This is basically a snapshot of how our nation was built, many personal stories from varied sources. Read and share your memories of shrewsbury itself or of a particular photo of shrewsbury. I grew up in pennsylvania, and i never knew this book even existed. Please contact the york county history center book store at 7178481587 to check the availability of maps and books. Book cheap hotels in shrewsbury, pennsylvania travelocity. Shrewsbury photos, maps, books, memories francis frith. In 1797, baltzer balthaser faust began to develop the village by laying out lots on both sides of joppa road later the yorkbaltimore turnpike and now main street. It is located four miles above the masondixon line pamd border. Atlas and plat book york county, pa 1976 farm locations.
It covers history of early shrewsbury with a cutoff date of 1910. The indians are still around, sometimes friends, sometimes enemies. How a british highstreet in shrewsbury looked 125 years ago. Bob ketenheim, a native pennsylvanian, was born in altoona and raised in cresson. History at the library paul smith library of southern. Hance, has 320pages and is soft covered in bright red with gold lettering. This book had some great info about the history of new freedom pennsylvania. We visit regularly to see whats new in johns collection. Living here all my life, i thought i knew everything that there was to know boy, was i ever wrong. It originally embraced the entire area, now covered by shrewsbury, springfield and hopewell. Our map displays the areas and neighborhoods around all shrewsbury hotels so you can see how close you are from landmarks and attractions, and then refine your search within the larger area. Read this book and over 1 million others with a kindle unlimited membership. Annotated york county land warrant register by neal otto hively this book is only available for research use, not for sale.
It was among the first townships laid off west of the susquehanna, and was formed under the act of the general assembly. York county, pennsylvania genealogy genealogy familysearch. Our friendly staff and volunteers are here to assist you and your family. Kros rouds dalastaun delta dilsberg dover ist prospekt fon grouv felton franklintaun glen rok goldsboro halam hanover dzakobas dzeferson luisberi loganvil mancester maunt vulf nju fridom nju sejlem nort jork rejlroud red lajon seven valis srouzberi spring grouv springets mejnor. Shrewsbury township single family homes for sale 99. We are proud to provide a stateoftheart facility for the highest quality dental care available in shrewsbury. The blackboard footer will center if disclaimer is not being used and the background will be one color. That part of southern york county was claimed by both maryland and pennsylvania, and the boundary dispute was not settled until the surveying of the masondixon line in 1767. If you love watercolors of historical buildings, streetscapes, and objects, you will enjoy a visit to the john stevens gallery in shrewsbury, pa.
Search our online phone book to find phone numbers, addresses, and more. Shrewsbury genealogy in monmouth county, nj usa 1,012,695 new jersey,511 monmouth county 857 shrewsbury 31. Author of two other historical titles, he has had a lifelong interest in history. Who would have thought history could be so interesting. Paul smith library of southern york county, shrewsbury, pa. Shrewsbury, pa phone directory find people in shrewsbury. Books and other items in good condition that are clean and moldfree. The paul smith library has books from local historians on glen rock, shrewsbury and new freedom, and the herald newspaper archives from the 60s. Stewartstown historical society family history and. Additional records are listed on the county and state pages. The first line extended from railroad to shrewsbury. Besides all these sources, we have made full use of the history and antiquities of shrewsbury by thomas phillips, which was announced in the shrewsbury chronicle, sept. Janet barber passed away at the age of 72 in shrewsbury, pennsylvania. History of berks county in pennsylvania internet archive.
John stevens gallery shrewsbury 2020 all you need to. The origins of the shrewsbury public library go back to the late 18th century. Shrewsbury volunteers along with a high risk first alarm assignment were dispatched to shrewsbury lutheran village for smoke in a building. Shrewsbury is a borough in york county, pennsylvania, united states.
The best shrewsbury hotel deals are here with our lowest price guarantee. Get instant criminal history, financial history, addresses and contact info. Engage in our community through book clubs, book sales, and events such as truck zoo. Author of three other historical titles, including around shrewsbury, he has. It is one of our top priorities to protect the wellbeing of our valued patients. Browse mls listings in shrewsbury and take real estate virtual tours at realtor. He had his instrument in a book store opposite the courthouse then owned by himself and dr. At this point, i wish i wouldve bought the book so i could read. At a town meeting on june 22, 1872, the meeting voted to provide a room for a public library in the town house. Choose our history of pennsylvania books at arcadia publishing. Theres all kinds of really interesting things to learn in here about pennsylvania.