The History of the Hempfield Townships as recorded in the ‘1875 Historical Atlas of Lancaster County’

Welcome to Township Tuesday, where we will examine the history of different Lancaster County townships each…

Peculiar Names: How did ‘Heckel Stettle’ become East Petersburg?

Known initially as Heckel Stettle, the town of Petersburg eventually added East to its name for…

How did ‘Heckel Stettle’ become East Petersburg?

Known initially as Heckel Stettle, the town of Petersburg eventually added East to its name for…