In this episode of the Uncharted Lancaster Podcast, we examine one of the most disturbing and…
Tag: Manheim Township
Fear in Broad Daylight: The 1857 Manheim Tragedy
April 9 holds a heavy place in Lancaster County’s history. On this date in 1858, a…
From Catfish to Oregon: One of Lancaster County’s Many Peculiar Names
Oregon, Lancaster County, sounds like it ought to be 3,000 miles west of here, but this…
On this Day in History: Double homicide known as the ‘The Manheim Tragedy’ occurred
One hundred sixty-six years ago, the serenity of Manheim Township was shattered by a gruesome event…
The History of Manheim Township as recorded in the ‘1875 Historical Atlas of Lancaster County’
In 1875, Manheim was considered one of the wealthiest and best townships in Lancaster County, whose…