The history of elk county is an inspiring chronicle of events, but is also a story of fortitude and courage and a tribute to the hardy pioneers who withstood adversities and hardships over 150 years ago to pave the way for other who later followed them. Elk lick was so named from the fact that within the township was a. In this canvas he was defeated beaten by isaac ankeny. History of the counties of mckean, elk, cameron, and potter. Davis, syracuse, 1887 the biographies have been extracted and entered on the clarion county biography databoard. The history of elk county, pennsylvania with acknowledgments to c. Elk lick township, bedford county, pennsylvania tax records. Elk lick township real estate elk lick township homes. Pa anna elizabeth graff, daughter of anna maria catharina yost and john peter graff. While youre here be sure to also check out the many other pages related to the story of salisbury such as the salisbury elk lick high school alumni pages. Elk lick was so named from the fact that within the township was a lick which the elk and.
Elk lick township is a township in somerset county, pennsylvania, united states. Several services are offered, including car, truck, and equipment service and repair. Zillow has 4 homes for sale in elk lick township matching. History of the counties of mckean, elk, and forest, pennsylvania, with biographical selections. This page primarily lists records kept at the city level. An old accountbook of his shows that the charges for postage on letters. Elk lick service center is a familyowned and a better business bureauaccredited company, serving the meyersdale, pennsylvania area since march 2000. Lippincott company, philadelphia 1905, chapter xxix, pages 494512 transcribed by nancy piper. History of bedford, somerset and fulton counties, pennsylvania 1884.
Elk lick township, bedford county, pennsylvania tax records paperback october 17, 20 by james d boor author. Elk lick township, the fifth township in order of formation, was formed by the. History of bedford and somerset counties pennsylvania with genealogical. During the governors statewide directed closure of schools, the salisbury elk lick school district will be providing meals to students. On april 17, 1795, the pennsylvania legislature passed an act organizing brothersvalley, turkeyfoot, quemahoning, milford, elk lick and stonycreek townships. Mount davis, the highest point in pennsylvania, is located within the township. Carnegie library of pittsburgh american marketplace. Paul church, boynton church, and the springs church. The elk check station is located at the elk country visitor center, 4 homestead dr. Elk lick township view of boynton from flog hill information taken directly from.
The elk county historical society is a nonprofit membership organization funded through donations and grants and governed by a 15member board of directors. While the old pennsylvania road was still the great thoroughfare of the. Elk lick genealogy in somerset county, pa usa 1,060,369 pennsylvania 62,615 somerset county 1,573 elk lick 68. Opening day of trout season for counties in this region. There was a book printed in germany in 1790, at the pension office in the city of washington for many years, and finally the pension bureau wrote to somerset to a certain if any of the heirs of christian shockey were living. History of adams county pennsylvania, part 3, including biographical sketches from history of cumberland and adams counties, pennsylvania. When the first post office was established the name was officially changed to salisbury.
It is called big elk lick campground in benezette pa. An item in the history of bedford, somerset and fulton counties, page 553 states that peter livengood came to elk lick township in 1760. History of bedford, somerset and fulton counties, pennsylvania 1884 waterman, watkins and co. View elk lick township recently sold homes and information about the elk lick township, pa real estate market. Education in elk county during the pioneer days was a tricky feat. Family history library parish records of christ episcopal church, allegheny city, pennsylvania, 18311863 worldcat. Winslow hill road, 3 miles from its intersection with route 555 in benezette. Get instant criminal history, financial history, addresses and contact info. Clement engle, son of johann peter and susanna vautrin votrin engels d. History of bedford and somerset counties, chapter 30 part 1. Check flight prices and hotel availability for your visit. If you wish to use them for personal use including illustrating a family history. Cpl christian shockey 17561829 find a grave memorial. History of the counties of mckean, elk, cameron and potter.
The county possesses a great heritage that runs rampant through the soul and fiber of the area. Miller, of elk lick township, was president of the company. Elk lick township, bedford county, pennsylvania tax. Black lick white pages phone books in pennsylvania pa. From the cornplanter indians to early settlers, through plague and disaster, to its war heroes and sports exploits, discover the charm of this southwestern pennsylvania town. Additional records are listed on the county and state pages. A pioneer outline history of northwestern pennsylvania by william j. Connellsville troops conducted their first camp in 1916 at elk lick and in 1917 at bear run. Big elk lick camp ground benezette pennsylvania gaited. How gravel lick was named april 4, 2019 in celebration of the clarion rivers status as pennsylvanias 2019 river of the year, the pennsylvania great outdoors visitors bureau will share one excerpt each month this year from the book true tales of clarion river, published in 1933 by george p. Christian shockey, elk lick township, may 15, 1822. Winslow hill the most visited elkviewing site in pennsylvania, with two established viewing areas, offroad parking, and portable restrooms. Elk county elk county was created on april 18, 1843, from parts of clearfield county, jefferson county and mckean county.
History of clearfield county pennsylvania, lewis cass aldrich, 1887. History of the counties of mckean, elk, cameron and potter, pennsylvania, j. Elk county was created on april 18, 1843, from parts of jefferson, clearfield, and mckean counties and named for the elk that roamed the county. Box 448 ridgway, pa 15853 elk county courthouse annex 300 center street p. The distinct elk scenic drive road signs are your guide for this journey. Chapter by chapter, delve into the history of salisburys schools, bands, sports, churches, groups, military, disasters, street scenes, industries. Summary book southwest region regulated trout waters. Youll find it easy to page through the history of salisbury simply by clicking on the icon bar at the bottom of each page. Business directory, page 1 addison, aleghany, brothers valley, conemaugh, elk lick. Reformed and lutheran church records of somerset county, pennsylvania family. Teachers were often 18 years old, female, and had only 6 weeks of training. Elk lick township was incorporated in 1785 as part of bedford county.
The district encompasses approximately 60 square miles. Elk lick township, pa 15558 view this property at 9586 mason dixon hwy, elk lick township. Historic pittsburgh collection is a digital collection that provides an opportunity to explore and research the history of pittsburgh and the surrounding western. Base of morgantown sandstone, elk lick coal and clay. History of the counties of mckean, elk and forest, pennsylvania, with biographical selections, including their early settlement and development. This 127mile loop through portions of five counties is a drivetobelieveit kind of experience. Images of the 1876 county atlas of somerset, pennsylvania are below. Elk lick township is located in the southern portion of the county and it borders the maryland state line. A history of company c, 50th pennsylvania veteran volunteer infantry regiment.
The blackboard footer will center if disclaimer is not being used and the. Ridgway, the county seat, was settled in 1824 and named for jacob ridgway, a local landowner. A brief history provides an accessible and readable overview of the history of philadelphia from its founding by william penn to the deindustrialization and gentrification of early twentyfirst century. From the old books, shown the writer by the late ephraim miller, there appears to. Peter settles near salisbury in 1775, the livengoods settled on a farm located between west salisbury and st. Get directions, maps, and traffic for elk lick, pa. First, philadelphias history is a story of the efforts to sustain economic prosperity while fulfilling. It is in central upper pennsylvania about twenty five miles north east.
In 1862 the borough was incorporated under the name elklick. An inlustrated history of the commonwealth of pennsylvania, by william h. Known for unparalleled wildlife viewing, you can start from the west end rt. Pennsylvania geological survey historical photographs. Elk lick service center visit laurel highlands, pa. Big elk lick camp ground benezette pennsylvania big elk lick camp ground benezette pennsylvania. Search our online phone book to find phone numbers, addresses, and more. In 1918 and 1919, the scouts camped at whites bridge and in 1920 moved to camp wildwood. The meals would be available at four designated pick up places. The dutch settlers decided on the name salsburrich because of the salt deposits in the area. History of the chamber history somerset county pennsylvania. Elk county, located in the scenic allegheny mountains of northcentral pennsylvania, is named and known for the wild, freeroaming elk herd that has become a valuable source of tourism. Elk lick township, somerset county, pennsylvania wikipedia. The salisbury elk lick school district is a public school district serves salisbury borough and elk lick township, somerset county, pennsylvania and is located only two miles from the masondixion line.
According to 2000 federal census data, it serves a resident population of 3,171. This is a history of about twothirds of the first century of the settlements and improvements in what is now sullivan county. The county was named for the herd of elk that once roamed there. The history of elk county, pennsylvania genealogy trails. Sportsmen are attracted to this hunting and fishing paradise, which includes the allegheny national forest and the headwaters of the susquehanna river system. Harvested elk need to be taken to the elk check station within 24 hours. In effect for all stocked trout waters listed below within the southwest region. Run tenant background checks, credit checks, eviction history, and. A thread of small farms along muncy creek and some old farms along north mountain and at elk lick constituted davidson. A history of elk county, pennsylvania, 1981 hardcover january 1, 1982 by alice l wessman author see all formats and editions hide other formats and editions. Joseph forney family group record, sharon cline, 1996 elk lick twp. It should wrap, then the bar will grow in height if more space is needed.