Luzerne, lackawanna and 7 other counties added to stay at. Lackawanna county, pennsylvania genealogy and history. A free copy of the book can be downloaded from archive. Today, the lake is the main focal point of the park. Berks, butler, lancaster, pike, wayne, westmoreland and york. Lhs gift shop local interest books lackawanna historical society. History the fiftieth anniversary of the incorporation of lackawanna county.
While the current configuration of sites and schools educates a fraction of the students once enrolled in catholic schools in lackawanna county, vast improvements have been made to the curriculum. United states, department of the interior, geological survey. Fill out and mail it to the address provided, or stop by the lackawanna historical society. In 1775 they were sold to solomon strong, and soon afterward were destroyed by a flood. Including a history of the wyoming valley, and a brief history. This page contains some of our wonderful resources. Meetings lackawanna county convention visitors bureau. Pas past jubilee history commemorative of the fiftieth anniversary of the creation of lackawanna county, pennsylvania source. More detailed information is available from the book history. Commonwealth of pennsylvania, department of environmental resources, topographic and geologic survey.
Index book inquiry birth prior to 1906 birth excluding city of scranton prior to 1906. Lackawanna county, pa the local yellow pages directory. History of luzerne, lackawanna, and wyoming counties, pa. To commemorate the 150 years of the timestribune, we are pleased to present an allnew hardcover book, lackawanna memories. Lackawanna county pennsylvania, was formed from parts of luzerne county august, 1878, and was the last county to be created. With illustrations and biographical sketches of some of their prominent men and pioneers w. Catlin, an early financier in the city, and his wife, helen, the home is one of scrantons architectural treasures. If became a citizen anywhere in lackawanna co 18541905. When wyoming county was made a county from luzerne county, it divided falls township into two sections. See the brief history of lackawanna county and the formation of the townships for additional information. Lackawanna county, pa phone book find people in lackawanna. As recently as 2000, lackawanna county was home to four catholic high schools and nearly fifteen elementary schools. Luzerne and lackawanna counties have been added to governor tom wolfs stay at home order, the governor has confirmed on twitter.
Lackawanna county, pennsylvania genealogy genealogy. Excite your team with a new type of meeting space such as a restored business car in a steam locomotive, a room surrounded with archaeological artifacts, or in a historic masonic temple. The lackawanna valley, huile sur toile, 86 x 127 cm, national gallery of art, washington rather than celebrating nature in the tradition of the hudson river school, george inness lackawanna valley seems to commemorate the onset of americas in. Where can find lackawanna county birth, marriage, divorce and death records. To make a purchase offline or member price click here to download an order form. The lackawanna county, pennsylvania genealogy group is a central location for researchers to share. Other travel including harrisburg facilities will be considered on a casebycase basis. History of the lackawanna valley family history library index for drinkers beech settlers. There are many different types of records, including lackawanna county birth records, criminal records, and business records. Warrantee township maps exist for one or more townships within this county, showing how all the warrant tracts fit together. Hundreds of historic photos and front pages showcasing lackawanna county from the 1800s to 1939. The radisson lackawanna station hotel, built as the delaware, lackawanna and western railroad station, is a neoclassical building in scranton, pennsylvania. Public records and phone records in lackawanna county, pa free directory of lackawanna county vital records and unlisted phone numbers.
History bytes includes internet links to sites related to lackawanna county and. The following basic genealogy and local history sources are available at your local libraries. My lists my lists is a great feature to help you keep track of books you want to read, are using for a homework assignment or want to share with friends. To link to the entire object, paste this link in email, im or document to embed the entire object, paste this html in website to link to this page, paste this link in email, im or document. Clerk of judicial records lackawanna county courthouse 200 n washington ave scranton, pa 18503 5709636723. From history and directory of newton and ransom townships, lackawanna county. Italians of lackawanna county is a marvelous book that espouses, not only. Prior to its establishment as pennsylvania s 67th county, the state legislature passed an act of assembly on april 17, 1878 calling for a vote of the residents to see if they wanted to be independent from luzerne county. This heirloomquality coffeetable book features historic photos, newspaper front. The part that stayed in wyoming county is called falls township and the other part in lackawanna county. The lackawanna county commissioners announced today march 20 tighter measures to safeguard both the general public and county staff in their attempt to stop the exposure, transmission and spread of the coronavirus. Newton twp pa history and genealogy of ransom township and. History of luzerne, lackawanna, and wyoming counties, pa with illustrations and biographical sketches of some of their prominent men and pioneers. See the brief history of lackawanna county and the formation of the townships for additional.
Pennsylvania state archives, 350 north street, harrisburg, pa 171200090 717 7832669 or 717 7833281 a current land records order form and price list may be accessed on our website. The glass industry in wayne county, pa 1807 present by walter b. Lackawanna county public records are any documents that are available for public inspection and retrieval in lackawanna county, pa. Lackawanna county vital records can be found at the pennsylvania office of vital records has copies of birth and death records since 1906 and death records. Emigrates to wyoming where he plays a prominent part in its history. The lackawanna historical society is headquartered at the catlin house in scrantons hill section.
Scranton, the county seat, was named for the scranton family. This heirloomquality coffeetable book features historic photos, newspaper front pages and neverbeforepublished submissions from our readers. History of montgomery county within the schuylkill valley open library. The lackawanna county, pennsylvania genealogy group is a central location for researchers to share information about the county and to post information about or request help with the family lines. Are you researching your family history in lackawanna county. Many biographical sketches classic reprint pdf collection. It was built as a train station and office building in 1908. Lackawanna county, pennsylvania library of congress. Meetings and corporate functions get creative in lackawanna county when you incorporate historical venues, area folklore teambuilding, and ethnic cuisine. The lackawanna county government center will be closed to the general public as of march 23. There are collections of local history books written about cities, towns, and events in history about northeastern pa. View my checkout history learn how to turn on the check out history feature. History and directory of newton and ransom townships. A picture postcard history of lackawanna county, pa.
History a history of two sections of scranton, pennsylvania. The first grist and sawmills in the county were built by the twon then pittston but now lackawanna township in 1774, just below the falls on the lackawanna river. History and directory of newton and ransom townships, lackawanna county, pennsylvania. History of a distinctive family of scranton and lackawanna county, pennsylvania family history of rev. The albright library remains in its original 1893 building and has a genealogy research room which includes census records, vital records, newspapers, family surname files, a biographical index to their local history collection, some church records, and scranton city directories. Everyday discount prices and great customer service. History history of hyde parks centennial in scranton pennsylvania. Archives featured include lackawanna historical society, historical society of old. Officially recognized by connecticut as a portion of its colony 2. Tenn helps lackawanna county phone book allows you to search for local background searches and reverse phone lookups. Lackawanna county was created on august, 1878 from part of luzerne county making it the last new county to be created in the state.
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