The Spook of Turniptown Bridge

The bridge crossing Pequea Creek outside of Lampeter is said to be haunted. The tragic story…

Haunted Lancaster: Christopher Franciscus and the Hungry Wolf

With urban sprawl spreading across the county, it is easy to forget there was a time…

Christopher Franciscus: the Daniel Boone of Lampeter

Christopher Franciscus was the pioneering character who wrestled a wolf while taming a wilderness here in…

A Brief History of Lampeter, PA

Blink while driving on 741, and you'll miss the small hamlet of Lampeter. However, the area…

Was Lampeter named after handicapped tavern keeper Peter Yeordya?

Legend has it Lampeter was named after an early resident and disabled tavern keeper, Peter Yeordya.…