Developing history a photographic journey of williamsport, pa. South williamsport area school district committed to. But a local investigators recent book claims dna evidence ends the decadeslong struggle for truth. It involved a bitter rivalry between an old frontier town and an upstart town that was built on a swamp. June 23, 1887 the name was changed to south williamsport, and kerchner was continued in office. Williamsport white pages phone books in pennsylvania pa. West 4th street from william the picture on the left is undated. Comfort inn hotels in south williamsport, pa by choice hotels. Stories of the south williamsport area historical collection was created in memory of rosemary neidig, a southie who spent countless hours researching and gathering stories of her neighbors. The restaurant closed permanently when jim became disabled. Maybe it no longer exists, except in faded post cards, or scrap books, or the memories.
It was donated to the thomas taber museum of the lycoming county historical society. At quite an early period, a village grew, which was named rocktown. Harold was born on april 23, 1925 and passed away on sunday, september 29, 20 harold was a resident of south williamsport, pennsylvania at the time of passing harold was married to phyllis. Lancer marching band called one of the best in school history. The city of williamsport is located in the state of pa. The south williamsport slaying of jennifer hill is the most explosive locally.
Central elementary, rommelt elementary, and south williamsport jrsr high schools. South williamsport area historical collection home. Zillow has 18 homes for sale in south williamsport pa matching. Before the completion of the canal, the descending trade on the river had become very heavy requiring accommodations for rest and refreshment. The city is the original home of little league baseball, founded in 1939 as a threeteam league.
We use cookies on this site to enhance the visitor experience. Pauls evangelical lutheran church, of porter township, clinton county, pennsylvania, 18691961. Over two thousand local historical photographs and images of lycoming county, pa. The comic shop llc local business south williamsport. Lycoming county digital photo archive power library. As young as 15, jim began a career that led him across the country from nebraska to canandaigua, new york to muncy, pennsylvania and eventually south. The land had previously been part of armstrong township. History news, sports, jobs williamsport sungazette. Self guided historical walking tour of downtown williamsport. According to historian carl van dorens book, the secret history of the. Please feel free to visit any of the links listed below. However, in keeping with the stores history, they are donating 10% of all sale proceeds to animal welfare charities.
The original settlers of the area that now is south williamsport were. The selection of williamsport as county seat was a major controversy in the early history of lycoming county. The club sponsored their first little league team in the spring of 1948. South williamsport area high school alumni class list. It is part of the williamsport, pennsylvania metropolitan statistical area. The old tavern was accidentally burned in 1817, but the neighbors felt the loss so, severely that they all turned in and assisted in rebuilding it. This borough lies on the south side of the river from, williamsport, on a plateau that was known among the early, explorers and surveyors as the lower bottom. Lying immediately south of newberry was the town of jaysburg. South williamsport area high school alumni from south. South williamsport area historical collection formed june 28, 2018, and welcomes new members to the organization. Boomtown on the susquehanna pa making of america hunsinger, jr. Hes always telling stories about growing up in williamsport and hasnt been up there in awhile. South williamsport, pa residents, houses, and apartments details. A history of messiahs evangelical lutheran church, south.
South williamsport is located in northeast lycoming county and lies on the south side of the susquehanna river from williamsport. A basketball league championship jacket from 1950 belonged to fred kibbe of south williamsport. While there will always be a winner and loser, how nice it was to see young boys and girl play with the respect for the game as well as each other. The first recorded inhabitants of the susquehanna river valley were the iroquoian speaking susquehannocks. Nivenwhitcraft was born on monday, july 18, 2005 and passed away on tuesday, march 24, 2020. That includes williamsport, loyalsock, and south williamsport.
Record of pastors, church officers, church members, births, baptisms, marriages, deaths and burials. On november 29, 1886, the lycoming county court incorporated the villages of rocktown, billman, and vicinities as the borough of south williamsport. Her friends, however, remain committed to helping rosemarys dream continue. Welcome to south williamsport the south williamsport area school district is a public school district located in lycoming county, pennsylvania and serves the area of south williamsport, duboistown, susquehanna township, and armstrong township. I bought this book for my grandfather who is from williamsport, pa. Circa 1930 city directories available at nara national archives. Harold griggs obituary south williamsport, pennsylvania. The history of williamsport has mirrored the history of our nation a wilderness area tamed by brave pioneers, transformed by industry, hardened by war and natural disasters, always looking forward with an optimism for which america is famous. Each link opens in a new window, so you can browse the new site as much as you want, and you always can return to this window without losing your place at lycoming county genealogical society. The comic shop llc in south williamsport, pennsylvania, is closing and they are having a storewide sale to clear stock. Williamsport was incorporated as a borough on march 1, 1806, and as a city on january 15, 1866.
South williamsport real estate south williamsport pa. Places south williamsport area historical collection. South williamsport area historical collection pennsylvania. Mar 09, 2019 stories of the south williamsport area historical collection was created in memory of rosemary neidig, a southie who spent countless hours researching and gathering stories of her neighbors. Dollar tree party supplies in south williamsport, pa 6576. Jim and gladys casey, a pennsylvanianebraska couple were the owners of the dixie bbq in south williamsport from 1938 until 1972. Slones old account book shows many curious entries. Mountain beach south williamsport area historical collection. If you see your name among the south williamsport area high school graduates, someone is looking for you. Search for hotels in south williamsport with hotels. The south williamsport lions club formed in 1946 with 52 chartered members, many of whom were prominent south williamsport business owners and leaders, wellknown in the the community. The south williamsport area school district is a public school district located in lycoming county, pennsylvania and serves the area of south williamsport, duboistown, susquehanna township, and armstrong township.
We have compiled the ultimate database of phone numbers from around the state and country to help you locate any lost friends, relatives or family members. Book reveals new dna evidence in south side slaying news. It was rosemarys dream to write a book, but time wasnt on her side. People south williamsport area historical collection. Williamsport white pages williamsport phone directory lookup. Whitepages is the largest and most trusted online phone book and directory. Our map displays the areas and neighborhoods around all south williamsport hotels so you can see how close you are from landmarks and attractions, and then refine your search within the larger area. South williamsport borough lycoming county, pennsylvania. Bair shoff was a resident of south williamsport, pennsylvania at the time of passing. The names listed below are alumni who have been searched for on this site from south williamsport area high schoolin south williamsport, pennsylvania. Therefore, when i saw this book i had to buy it for him and he was so excited. The taber museum chronicles the history of north central pennsylvania, from american indian occupation through 21st century industry and life. Ralph was born on january 19, 1949 and passed away on tuesday, november 14, 2017 ralph was a resident of south williamsport, pennsylvania at the time of passing.
Sep 19, 2018 stories of the south williamsport area historical collection was created in memory of rosemary neidig, a southie who spent countless hours researching and gathering stories of her neighbors. Founding members are nancy lundquist baumgartner, chuck luppert, margie bower plotts, and georgie stroup ulrich. This is a collection of over 2,000 local historical photographs, drawings, and images of old lycoming county, pa. South williamsport celebrated the centennial of its incorporation as a borough in 1986.
Book reveals new dna evidence in south side slaying. Sungazette archives the year was 1989 when the seattle mariners came to town with an aa. Nivenwhitcraft was a resident of south williamsport, pennsylvania at the time. After the moose lodge moved to south williamsport in the 1990s three partners. With great amenities and our best internet rate guarantee, book your hotel in south williamsport today. South williamsport area historical collection is dedicated to preserving and sharing the historical legacy and rich cultural heritage of the. Lycoming county genealogical society resources page. Williamsport, pennsylvania is a small metropolis with a dramatic history. As one who played the game and coached little league i finally made it to the greatest game of all. Adriana nivenwhitcraft obituary south williamsport.
Search our online phone book to find phone numbers, addresses, and more. Bair shoff was born on monday, august 17, 1953 and passed away on tuesday, april 14, 2020. The first, established september 8, 1881, was called billman, and h. This page lists microfilmed city directories available at national archives building, 700 pennsylvania ave. I joke around with all the time because he is the only yankee in our family we are from south louisiana. South williamsport je grad u americkoj saveznoj drzavi pensilvanija. South williamsport white pages phone books in pennsylvania. Between 2016 and 2017 the population of south williamsport, pa declined from 6,328 to 6,252, a 1. The consultant for the project is robin van auken of handson heritage. But taxes are relatively high with nothing to show for it.
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