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On This Day in History: May 18, 1844. Did you know that Edgar Allan Poe, the master of the macabre, was once published in the Columbia Spy? On this day in 1844, the Columbia Spy, a prominent weekly newspaper of the era, featured the first installment of Poe's "Doings of Gotham." This unique series, part-travelogue and part-gossip column, offered an intriguing and gritty portrait of New York City's early days.

If you know where to look, metal-munching Ents hide in plain sight among the trees of the River Hills. For those not steeped in Tolkien Lore, Ents are sentient tree-like creatures that act as "shepherds" of the woods. They are typically friendly but can become violent if threatened or feel like people are damaging their flock.

This early 1800s painting by an unknown artist shows Martic Forge not long after Robert Coleman acquired it in 1793 with the ironmaster’s mansion back left.

How well do you know your Lancaster County covered bridges? Here’s the same one from three different angles. Tell me your guess in the comments below.

How did Leola get its unique name? Originally known as Batten's Corner and part of Bareville, it wasn't until June 10, 1896, that Leola emerged as its own distinct community. But choosing a new name was no small task! The residents had their hearts set on the names Glenolde or Glenola, both of which echoed the charm they felt their village deserved. However, those names were already taken by existing railroad stations, leading to quite the naming conundrum.

Through a weird etymological twist of fate, the nickname for a cigar came from Lancaster County's inland ship of commerce. Click the link to learn how the Conestoga Wagon inspired the slang "stogie." Click the bio link in the profile.

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