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Guide  to  The 

Historical  Markers 

of  Tioga  County 

Pennsylvania 


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GUIDE  TO  THE 

HISTORICAL  MARKERS 

OF  TIOGA  COUNTY 

PENNSYLVANIA 


Chester  P.  Bailey 

413  VaUey  Road 

Mansfield,  PA  16933-9757 


Published  by: 

Tioga  Lake  and  Canyon  Country 

Association 

Mansfield,  PA  16933 


GUIDE  TO  THE 

HISTORICAL  MARKERS 

OF  TIOGA  COUNTY 

PENNSYLVANIA 

TABLE  OF  CONTENTS 
Introduction 

1.  Pennsylvania  Historical  and  Museum  Commission 

2.  Wellsboro  Chapter 

Daughters  of  the  American  Revolution 

3.  U.S.  Corps  of  Engineers 

4.  U.S.  Dept.  of  the  Interior  National  Park  Service 

5.  Pennsylvania  Dept.  of  Transportation 

6.  Townships  and  Boroughs 

7.  Libraries 

Acknowledgments 

The  historical  markers  of  Pennsylvania  are  drawn  from  Guide 
to  the  State  Historical  Markers  of  Pennsylvania  (1991)  by 
George  R.  Beyer  and  Harold  L.  Myers,  publisher  and  copy- 
righted by  the  Pennsylvania  Historical  and  Museum  Commis- 
sion, and  used  with  their  permission. 

Tioga  County  Historical  Society  for  list  of  DAR  Markers. 

Copyright  - 1994 

Chester  P.  Bailey 

Mansfield,  Pennsylvania 


INTRODUCTION 

The  Williamson  Road  Builders  cut  a  road  through  the  wilder- 
ness of  northern  Pennsylvania  two  hundred  and  two  years  ago, 
1792-1797.  They  opened  the  land  from  Lycoming  Creek  near 
Williamsport  to  Painted  Post,  N.  Y.  The  movement  over  that  road, 
today's  US  15,  opened  Tioga  County  to  development.  On  March 
26, 1994  Tioga  County  celebrated  its  one  hundred  and  ninetieth 
anniversary. 

The  Pennsylvania  Historical  Commission,  which  has  the  re- 
sponsibility of  marking  historical  places  within  the  Common- 
wealth has  placed  markers  in  Tioga  County.  Noting  its  coal 
discovery,  railroads,  Williamson  Road,  electrification,  and  other 
historicad  facts.  The  Wellsboro  Chapter  of  the  National  Society  of 
Daughters  of  the  American  Revolution  in  keeping  with  its  mis- 
sion to  mark  historical  spots,  buildings,  trails,  etc.,  has  also  placed 
a  number  of  markers  throughout  the  County.  Historical  markers 
are  also  placed  by  municipalities,  veterans  and  citizen  groups. 

During  the  Bicentennial  of  the  United  States,  1976,  all  munici- 
palities were  encouraged  to  mark  the  event  with  markers.  This 
was  done  in  several  of  the  towns. 

It  is  hoped  that  this  Guide  to  Historical  Markers  of  Tioga 
County  will  make  you  aware  of  the  heritage  of  Tioga  County  and 
help  you  locate  the  markers.  You  can  help  preserve  the  markers 
by  reporting  any  damage  or  removal  of  them  to  local  officials. 
There  are  several  missing.  The  DAR  marker  at  Tioga  near  the  site 
of  the  Old  Tavern  which  marked  the  place  where  Tioga  County 
was  born  and  one  placed  in  Lawrenceville  marked  the  site  of  the 
first  settler  were  not  found.  There  may  be  others  on  private  land 
or  hidden  from  view.  We  hope  that  you  let  someone  know  if  these 
are  found. 


1.  STATE  HISTORICAL  MARKERS 

WILLIAMSON  ROAD 

At  Liberty  was  located  a  storage  depot  known  as  the  Block  House.  It  was 

built  of  logs  about  20x40  feet  in  size.  Supplies  were  kept  there  and  bread 

baked  for  the  road  builders,  1792-96, 

On  old  US  15  and  Williamson  Road  in  Liberty. 

WILLIAM  R.  WILSON 

First  Secretary  of  Labor  in  1913-21,  Congressman,  and  labor  leader,  spent 

the  greater  part  of  his  life  here.  He  was  born  in  Scodand,  1862,  worked  in 

the  Arnot  mines,  rising  to  prominence  as  a  labor  statesman.  His  home  is 

opposite.  Died  in  1934. 

On  US  15  south  of  Blossburg. 

WILLIAMSON  ROAD 

Here  the  road  builders  late  in  1792  ended  work.  After  facing  starvation, 

they  were  rescued  by  canoes  and  supplies  from  Painted  Post.  Canoe  Camp 

derived  its  name  from  the  incident. 

On  Business  US  15  south  of  Mansfield,  at  Canoe  Camp. 

CORNING  &  BLOSSBURG  RAILROAD 

One  of  the  early  railroads  in  the  northeast  was  completed  in  1840  from 

Corning  N.Y.  to  Blossburg.  It  was  built  by  the  Tioga  Navigation  Company 

to  connect  the  Chemung  Canal,  and  Erie  Railroad,  with  the  local  coal 

fields. 

On  South  Main  Street,  Business  US  15,  Mansfield. 

RURAL  ELECTRIFICATION 

In  1936  seventy- five  percent  of  Pennsylvania  farms  had  no  electric  service. 
During  the  next  five  years,  with  Federal  support,  14  consumer-owned 
cooperatives  were  formed  in  the  state.  Tri-County  Rural  Electric  Coopera- 
tive, serving  much  of  north-central  Pennsylvania  from  Mansfield,  was 
incorporated  October  24, 1936. 
On  North  Main  Street,  Business  US  15,  Mansfield. 

WILLIAMSON  ROAD 

Built  in  1792-96  by  land  agent  Charles  Williamson  to  open  the  Genesee 

landsinN.Y.  FromTroutRunitcutthrough  the  wilderness  to  Lawrenceville 

by  the  same  general  route  as  the  present  highway. 

On  US  15  south  of  Lawrenceville. 


PENNSYLVANIA 

Founded  1681  byWilliamPenn  as  a  Quaker  Commonwealth.  Birthplace  of 
the  Declaration  of  Independence  and  the  Constitution  of  the  United  States 
On  US  15  at  Lawrenceville,  south  of  the  state  line. 

TIOGA  COUNTY 

Formed  March  26, 1804  from  Lycoming  County.  The  name,  derived  from 

an  Indian  word  meaning  "the  forks  of  a  stream,"  honors  the  Tioga  River. 

Wellsboro,  the  county  seat,  was  laid  out  in  1806:  incorporated  1830.  On 

Pine  Creek  is  Pennsylvania's  Grand  Canyon. 

On  Courthouse  Square,  PA  287  &  660.  Main  Street,  Wellsboro. 

WILLIAM  A.  STONE 

Governor  of  Pennsylvania  1899-1903,  Congressman  in  1891-1899;  was 

born  two  and  a  half  miles  SW  of  here  April  18, 1846.  Graduate  of  Mansfield 

Normal.  Began  Law  practice  in  Wellsboro,  1870.  Moved  to  Pittsburgh, 

1877.  Died  March  1,1920. 

On  Courthouse  Square,  Main  Street,  PA.  287  &  660,  Wellsboro.  A  second 

marker  with  the  same  wording  (except  that  "SE"  replaces  "SW"  in  the  text) 

is  located  on  PA.  362, 3.5  miles  SW  of  Wellsboro. 

NESSMUK 

Nessmuk  was  the  pen  name  of  pioneer  conservationist  and  woodsman 

George  Washington  Sears  (1821-1890),  a  resident  of  Wellsboro.  Noted 

chiefly  as  the  author  of  the  first  book  on  woodcraft.  Sears  was  also  a  poet, 

adventurer,  canoeist  and  outdoor  writer. 

On  Main  Street,  PA  660,  Wellsboro. 

NESSMUK 

The  pen  name  of  poet,  woodsman,  outdoor  writer  and  pioneer  conserva- 
tionist George  Washington  Sears  (1821 -1890),  a  resident  of  Wellsboro,  PA. 
From  near  this  spot  he  wrote  the  first  prose  and  verse  descriptions  of  the 
Pine  Creek  Gorge. 
At  the  end  of  PA.  660,  Leonard  Harrison  State  Park. 

PINE  CREEK  PATH 

A  Seneca  trail  from  the  Genesee  to  the  Susquehanna  atjersey  Shore,  forked 

one  mile  south  of  here.  One  branch  ran  through  the  gorge  of  Pine  Creek; 

the  other  crossed  the  hills,  following  Darling  Run  and  Babb  Creek  back  to 

Pine  Creek  at  Blackwell. 

On  US  6  at  Ansonia. 


BLOSSBURG  COAL 

From  1840-1890,  "Bloss"  coal  from  the  mines  of  the  nearby  region  was 

widely  known  and  used  as  smithing  and  steam  coal.  Tioga  in  those  years 

was  a  leading  county  in  bituminous  coal  production  in  the  U.S. 

On  PA.  287, 3.5  miles  north  of  Morris. 

2.  DAR  MEMORIAL  MARKERS 

Bears  the  DAR  emblem  and  date  placed. 

LIBERTY  -  Block  House 

This  tablet  marks  the  site  of  the  Block  House  built  in  1792.  Located  in 

Liberty  on  stone  wall. 

On  old  US  15  and  PA  414. 

BLOSSBURG  -  Discovery  of  coal 

This  tablet  commemorates  the  discovery  of  coal  in  Tioga  County  in  1792. 

On  stone  near  bridge,  S.  Main  Street,  Blossburg. 

CANOE  CAMP  -  Road  Builders 

This  tablet  marks  the  camp  of  the  pioneers  constructing  the  Williamson 

Road,  Weather  conditions  delaying  the  construction.  Canoes  were  built 

and  used  from  this  camp  to  Apple  Island,  1792-1793. 

On  stone  at  Canoe  Camp,  US  15  Business  and  Spencer  Rd. 

MILLERTON  -  Mill  Stones 

From  the  mill  operated  by  Garrett  Miller,  Revolutionary  patriot.  1792. 

On  PA  328  near  the  United  Methodist  Church. 

ELKLAND  -  Memorial  plaque 

Timothy  Coats,  Revolutionary  Soldier  and  Pioneer  of  Cowanesque  Valley, 

born  1750  died  after  1805. 

On  PA  49,  in  the  Library,  his  former  home. 

ACADEMY  CORNERS  -  First  Settlement 

1785  -  site  of  the  First  Settlement  in  Tioga  County,  Pennsylvania  by  James 

Strawb  ridge. 

On  PA  49  between  Osceola  and  Knoxville. 

DAGGETT  -  Memorial  plaque 

This  tablet  placed  in  memory  of  Reuben  Daggett,  1755- 1835.  Revolution- 
ary War  Soldier  buried  nearby  in  Old  Daggett  Cemetery. 
On  PA  549,  stands  near  corner  of  Eighmey  Road  north  end  of  Daggett. 


3.  U.S.  CORPS  OF  ENGINEERS 

TIOGA  -  HAMMOND  LAKES 

U.S.  Army  Corps  of  Engineers,  Baltimore  District,  James  A.  Johnson,  Major 

General,  U.S.  Army  Division  Engineer  1974-1979  and  other  names.  Stone 

with  plaque. 

On  the  overlook  between  Tioga  and  Hammond  Lakes  connecting  channel, 

Tioga. 

COWANESQUE  LAKE 

U.S.  Corps  of  Engineers  Baltimore  District,  Bennett  L  Lewis,  Major  Gen- 
eral U.S.  Army  Division.  Engineer,  1976-1980,  and  other  names.  Stone 
with  Plaque. 
On  Bliss  Road,  Lawrenceville  to  Nelson,  back  road. 

4.  NATIONAL  PARK  SERVICE 

LEONARD  HARRISON  STATE  PARK 

Pine  Creek  Gorge  has  been  designated  a  registered  Land  Mark  under  the 

provisions  of  the  Historic  Act  of  August  21,  1935.    This  site  possesses 

exceptional  value  in  illustrating  the  natural  history  of  the  United  States. 

U.S.  Dept.  of  the  Interior,  National  Park  Service,  1968. 

Monument  with  plaque  inside  entrance,  on  PA  660. 

5.  PENNSYLVANIA  DEPT.  OF  TRANSPORTATION 

HIGHWAY  MEMORL\L  PLAQUE 

Harold  G.  Strait  Memorial  Highway.  In  memory  of  Harold  G.  Strait  (1898- 
1983)  of  Mansfield  who  cherished  the  dream  of  a  better  highway.  Dedi- 
cated June  26, 1987. 
On  US  15  near  the  US  6  exit,  Mansfield. 


6.  TOWN  HISTORICAL  MARKERS 

BLOSSBURG 

Town  Marker  -  Blossburg  named  for  Aaron  Bloss,  first  settler  founded  1802. 

On  Main  Street,  at  the  Boro  Building. 

Veterans  -  Dedicated  to  Veterans  of  all  wars  from  Blossburg.  Monument  with 

statue  and  flag. 

On  Main  Street  in  Business  area. 

Island  Park 

In  memory  of  John  D.Davies.  Stone  with  plaque  at  entrance  to  park- 
On  S.  Williamson  Rd.  west  of  river. 

Bust  of  President  Wilson 

To  President  Woodrow  Wilson  - 1936.  Erected  in  gratitude  for  strong  sympa- 
thetic support  of  Polands  Freedom  by  members  of  St.  Mary's  Congregation 
Blossburg  under  the  supervision  of  Reverend  Father  Suchos. 
On  drive  within  Island  Park.         ^ 

William  B.  Wilson 

HomesteadofVN^lliamB.  Wilson,  first  Secretary  of  Labor,  1913-1921.  Member 

ofHouse  of  Representatives  1906-1912.  Erected  byWilliam  B.Wilson  Post  No. 

572,  The  American  Legion,  1976.  Stone  with  plaque  in  front  of  the  American 

Legion  Post  No.  572. 

On  South  Williamson  Road. 

Library  -  Memorial  Plaque 

This  building  made  possible  by  the  generosity  of  Robert  M.  and  Marion  M. 
Jones  and  dedicated  to  the  employees  of  the  Jones  and  Braque  Mining  Com- 
pany and  the  people  of  the  area  who  made  this  Library  possible.  Labor  Day 
1976.  The  American  Bicentennial  Year. 
On  fi-ont  of  building.  N.  Main  Street. 

Library  Sign  -  Memorial 

In  memory  of  Harold  Morley.  Donated  by  the  Morley  family.  Plaque  on  brick 

flower  stand  with  Blossburg  Memorial  Library  sign. 

On  N.  Main  Street. 

1976  Memorial 

Bicentennial  -  Tricentennial.   The  residents  of  Blossburg  area  in  1976  be- 
queath to  the  residents  of  the  area  in  the  year  2076  the  mementos  buried 
behind  this  monument  as  typical  of  life  in  this  year  of  our  Lord  1976.  Plaque 
on  granite  bolder. 
On  N.  Main  Street,  North  of  Library. 


Town  Marker 

Peters  Camp  -  Now  Blossburg.  Coal  discovered  1792  by  Patterson  Brothers  - 

noted  Indian  Scouts.  With  mill  stone. 

On  N.  Main  Street  near  river  bridge. 

COVINGTON 

Tovm  Marker 

Named  for  City  in  Kentucky,  founded  1801. 

On  US  15  north  of  town. 

Veterans 

In  honor  of  the  youth  of  Covington  and  Putnam  Township  who  served  in 
World  War  II.  Presented  by  Citizens  of  the  Communities.  Stone  monu- 
ment. 
On  Williamson  Road  and  State  Street,  US  15. 

Roadside  Spring 

Improvements  to  this  spring  made  by  memorial  gifts  from  friends  and 

neighbors  of  Ben  R.  Zimmer,  1912-1985.  Fifth  generation  descendant  of 

original  settlers  of  this  area  in  1850.  Granite  marker. 

On  State  route  2018  -  Covington  to  Cherry  Flats  Rd. 

MANSFIELD 

Orphan  School 

In  memory  of  Professor  F.  A.  Allen.  Erected  by  pupils  of  the  Mansfield 

Soldiers  Orphan  School.  His  words  of  wisdom  and  tender  admonition 

have  proved  a  guide  and  inspiration.  This  tablet  marks  the  site  of  the 

school  1867-1889. 

On  the  corner  of  W.  Wellsboro  and  N.  Main  Streets. 

Memorial  Park 

Various  flowering  trees  honoring  Neva  Duel,  Arlene  Decker  Duel,  placed 

by  the  Garden  Club,  Utopian,  BPW.  An  1800  watering  trough  in  memory 

of  George  Barden,  planting  by  Tioga  Chapter  American  Cancer  Society, 

marker  by  the  Kiwanis  club.  Benches  by  the  Borough  Council. 

On  corner  W.  Wellsboro  and  Sassafras  Streets. 

Alfred  Jones  Firemen's  Memorial 

FireAlarm  Bell -1880.  Honors  all  deceased  firemen -names  listed.  In  front 

of  the  Mansfield  Borough  Building. 

On  E.  Wellsboro  Street.  US  6. 


World  War  I  Veterans 

Veterans  of  WWI  from  Mansfield,  Richmond,  Sullivan  and  Rutland  are 

listed  on  the  wall  of  the  Allen  Block. 

Corner  N.  Main  and  E.  Wellsboro  Street.  On  US  6. 

Monument  to  Veterans 

Monument  with  flag  at  the  Mansfield  Public  Library.  Honors  Veterans  of 

all  wars. 

On  N.  Main  Street  corner  of  Elmira  Street  -  Business  US  15. 

Smythe  Park 

First  Football  game  under  lights.  Mansfield  Normal  School  established  the 

following  records  Smythe  Park,  Mansfield,  PA.  First  Spring  practice  1891, 

first  Football  game  under  lights,  Mansfield  Normal  vs.Wyoming  Seminary, 

September  29, 1892.  Drop  Kick  of  55  yards,  Orson  W.  Wilcox,  October  16. 

1915.  Dedicated  in  the  Bicentennial  year  1976.  Plaque  on  stone  marks  site 

of  first  ever  night  game. 

On  S.  Main  Street,  opposite  entrance.  Business  US  15.  A  duplicate  plaque 

is  at  the  field  House ,  MU  Football  Field. 

Mansfield  University 

Veterans  monument 

1917  the  World  War  1918.  These  trees  and  this  tablet  were  placed  here  by 

the  Mansfield  State  Normal  School  in  honor  of  her  five  hundred  young 

men  and  women,  who,  in  the  spirit  of  sacrifice  and  devotion,  gave  their 

service  to  their  country.  In  Memoriam  -  eight  names  are  listed. 

Alumni  Bell 

From  Alumni  Hall  - 1895.  M.C.  Shane  Bell  Foundry,  Baltimore,  1886. 

Delphic  Fraternity 

White  Marble  Bench,  1898. 

These  memorials  are  located  on  front  campus  in  front  of  North  Hall  and 
north  of  Memorial  Hall.  On  E.  Wellsboro  Street,  US  6  &  Academy  St. 

WELLSBORO 

Town  Marker  -  Wellsboro  named  for  Mary  Wells,  wife  of  Benj.  Morris, 

Landowner,  Founded  1800. 

On  PA  287  south  of  the  borough  also  one  on  US  6  north  of  borough. 

Nessmuk 

George  Washington  Sears  grave  in  Wellsboro  cemetery.  Memorial  monu- 
ment sculpured  by  George  T.  Brewster. 


On  the  Green. 

Wynken,  Blymken  and  Nod.  Presented  to  Wellsboro  in  1938  by  Fred  W. 

Bailey  in  memory  of  Elizabeth  Bailey.  Sculptress,  Mabel  Landrum  Tony. 

A  Bust  of  John  Magee 

Projector  of  the  Corning  -  Cowanesque  and  Antrim  Railroad.  Founder  of 

the  Fall  Brook  Coal  Company.  A  tribute  of  his  friends. 

World  War  I 

White  Marble  statue  of  sailor.  Amemorialto  veterans  of  All  Wars,  erected 

by  American  Legion  Post  #84, 1982. 

Van  Volkenburg 

Stone  with  plaque  to  Edwrin  A.  VanVolkenburg,  1869-1932.  Humanitarian, 

Eminent  in  Civic  Service,  Editor  and  Publisher. 

Civil  War  Monument 

In  memory  of  Soldiers  and  Sailors  of  Tioga  County  who  died  so  that  the 

Nation  Might  live.  1861-1865. 

TIOGA 

Town  Marker  -  named  after  the  Tioga  River.  Indian  word  meaning.  Our 

Gateway,  Founded  in  1792. 

On  PA  287,  in  front  of  the  Post  Office. 

Veterans 

This  memorial  is  erected  in  Loving  Memory  of  our  members  of  the  Armed 
Forces  living  and  dead,  who  gave  themselves  to  the  Land  of  the  Free  and 
the  Home  of  the  Brave  1947.  Also  tablets  to  World  War  II  and  Vietnam. 
On  Main  Street. 

LAWRENCEVILLE 

Town  Marker  -  Lawrenceville  named  for  Commadore  James  L.  Lawrence, 
U.  S.  Navy.  Founded  1787.  On  US  15  in  ft-ont  of  the  Post  Office.  Second 
Town  Marker  is  on  corner  of  Mechanic  and  Franklin  Streets.  Marks  site  of 
Neighborhood  Park. 

Road  Side  Park 

Plaque  with  flag  -  In  loving  Memory  of  Florence  and  Gordon  Chilson,  1993. 

OnPA49andUS15. 


DAGGETTT 

Town  Marker  -  Daggett  named  for  Seth  Daggett,  Pioneer  settler,  Founded 

1827.  This  marker  is  mounted  in  the  cement  retaining  wall  at  the  Fire 

Station. 

On  PA  549. 

SHORTSVILLE 

Town  Marker  -  Shortsville  named  for  Short  Family  of  Pioneers,  Founded 

1840. 

On  PA  249,  two  signs  east  and  west  of  town. 

KNOXVILLE 

Site  of  Quaker  Burial  Ground  -  ea.  1817  - 1822.  Granite  stone  monument. 

On  PA  49,  east  of  Knoxville. 

Veterans  Memorial 

Service  Honor  Roll  -  Names  of  Veterans  listed  by  years,  1917-1918, 1919- 

1946, 1947-1955, 1956-1991.  On  PA  49. 

ELKLAND 

Veterans  Memorial 

Dedicated  to  Veteransof  AllWars-  Namesof  veterans.  Also  smaller  stones 

to  veterans  of  Vietnam  and  Korea. 

Firemen's  Bell  Monimient 

In  memory  of  deceased  Firemen. 

Both  monuments  are  located  in  front  of  Borough  Building.  On  Parkhurst 
Street. 

COWANESQUE 

Town  Marker  -  Cowanesque  named  for  Indian  Chief,  Founded  1858.  At  the 

west  edge  of  town. 

On  PA  49 

WESTFIELD 

Town  Marker  -  Westfield  so  named  being  the  westem  limits  of  Cowanesque 

Valley -Founded  1916. 

On  PA  49  east  of  town. 

Riverside  Park  Veterans  monument  1776-1976  with  bell,  flowers  and  flag. 
Bicentennial  Tribute  in  Honor  of  All  Veterans. 
On  PA  49. 


Veterans 

Westfield  Community  Honor  Roll.  Names  veterans  in  service  during  WWI, 
WWII,  Korean,  Vietnam  and  other  conflicts.  In  front  of  Municipal  build- 
ing. 
On  PA  49. 

HOLLIDAY 

Veterans  -  Dedicated  in  Memory  of  the  Sons  and  Daughters  of  this  area 

who  served  in  the  Military  Forces  of  their  Country.  A  polished  Granite 

monument  contains  the  names  of  veterans  from  the  Revolutionary  War  to 

Desert  Storm.  Also  the  ensignia  of  the  Armed  Services.  Various  period 

Flags  surround  the  monument. 

On  PA  287  -  near  Holliday  Baptist  Church. 

LIBERTY 

Veterans  -  Liberty  Honor  Roll  Veterans  of  Liberty  Borough,  Jackson  Twp. 

Liberty  Township. 

On  Old  US  1 5  next  to  Bank  Bldg.  ^ 

Liberty  Memorial  fire  Hall  -  with  plaque  and  bell.  In  memory  of  deceased 
members  of  the  Liberty  Vol.  Fire  Co.,  Inc.  Built  in  1973  -  dedicated  1976. 
1973  officers  and  members  listed. 
In  front  of  Fire  Hall. 


7.  LIBRARIES. 

You  will  find  interesting  plaques  and  historic  artifacts  in  the  follow- 
ing Tioga  County  Libraries. 

Blossburg,  259  Main  Street,  Phone  717-638-2197 

Elkland,  711  E.  Main  Street.  Phone  814-258-7576 

Knoxville,  Main  Street,  Phone  814-326-4448 

Mansfield,  N.  Main  Street,  Phone  717-662-3850 

Wellsboro,  Main  Street,  Phone  717-724-4876 

Westfield,  147  Maple  Street,  Phone  814-367-5411 

Mansfield  University,  Academy  Street,  Phone  717-662-4670 


Tioga  County  Historical  Society,  120  Main  Street,  Wellsboro, 
Phone  717-724-6116 

The  Robinson  House  Museum 


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Best  Wishes 
Chester 


From  your  Family 


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OASIS    MOTEL 


12  Clean  ComtoriaDle  Units 

Individually  Controlled 
Electric  Heat 
Air  Conditioners 


Queen  Size  Beds 


Remote  Color  Cable  TV 
Plus  Sho'Mime 


Visa.  Mastercard,  Discover  Phones  S  Clocks 

2  Miles  South  Of  Manstield  On  RT    15 
PHONE  (717)  659-5576   -  (800)  448-5576 

H.D.#1    BOX  90  Z'   /■•^•S? 

ROUTE   15  I      Ci.'ATi)      i       BOB  S  CAROL  HESS 

MANSflELD,   PA     16933 


PENNYV<iSHi  SAVER 

Shopping  Guide 

"Serving  Tioga  County" 


Richard  Colegrove 
Owner /Publisher 


P  O    Box  37 

98  N    Mom  St 

Mansfield    PA  16933 

717-662  3277 


PENN 
MOUNTAINS 

CANDLE  &  (;IFTS 

Route  15  South 

Mansfield,  PA  169.^3 

717-662-7(),S.S 

Sheila  (Crittenden 

Open  7  ii(/ys  a  icrek 


Pool  .  AC  •  CTV 


WEST'S  DELUXE  MOTEL 
RESTAURAHT  &  LOUHQE 

HOSTS: 

Chuck  &  Joan  Jones 
Douglas  &  Kristin  Broughton,  Mgrs 

Rt.  15  South  Motel  717-659-5141 

R.D.  #1,  Box  97         Restaurant  717-659-5341 
Mansfield,  PA  16933  1-800-995-9378 


DICK  CRITTENDEN 
AUCTION  CO. 

620  E.  Mulberry  Hill  Road 

Mansfield,  PA  16933 

Professional  Auction  Management 


MANSFIELD  FLEA  MARP^ET  - 
ANTIQUES  -  BOOKSTORE 

763  South  Main  St..  (Bus.  15) 

Mansfield.  PA  16933 

Phone  717-662-3624  Anytime 

Open  Daily  from  9  A.M.  till  6  P.M. 

FOR  EVERYTHING  UNDER 

ONE  ROOF 

Paul  &  Karyl  Otruba     Shopkeepers 


KATHLEEN  OTRUBA- ANDREWS 

Notary  Public  -  Full  Agent 

T-Plates 

Messenger  Service 

(717)  662-3624 

Rte  15  (Business)  -  South  of 
Mansfield,  PA  16933 


C.  Haines  Scureman 

Funeral  Home  P.C. 
Family  owned  &  operated 

Off.  717-662-2000 
Res.  717-662-7845 
Fax  717-662-7239 

130  S.  Main  St. 
Mansfield,  PA  16933 


DYER'S  SPECIALTY 
ADVERTISING 

■  Caps  &  Jackets  •  Executive  Gifts 

■  Shirts  •  Key  Tags 

■  Athletic  Uniforms  •  Writing  Instruments 
•  Calendars  •  X-Mas  Gifts 

•  Gym  Bags 

EMBROIDERY 
&  SILK  SCREENING 


15  N.  Main  Street 
Mansfield,  PA  16933 


(717)662-3169 
(717)662-3549 


PONDA   ROSA   MOTEL  &   RESTAURANT 

2    miles  south  of  Mansfield.  PA  on   US  Roufe  J5 
We  accept  all  major  cfedit  cards'         1-717-6622W6 


COLE  &  BURD 

Auto  Dealerships 

Rt.  15  S. 

Mansfield,  PA 


Pontiac  •  Subaru  •  GMC  Trucks 
662-7120 


Chev.  •  Olds  •  Buick  •  Geo 
662-2125 


>® 


1  -800-326-9486 

FIRST  CITIZENS 

NATIONAL     BANK 


•  Locally  owned  and  serviced 
All  types  loans  and  investments 


Fijiic     —MAC    ^^3 


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Scenic  View  Campground 

Tioga,  Penna.   16946 

717-835-5863 

Open  May  1  to  November  1 

Scenic  and  Secluded 

Full  Hook-ups,  Rec.  Room, 

Modem  Facilities 

Camp  Store  and  more... 


(717)835-5863 


WILD  ANIMAL  WORLD  SAFARI 

(WHERE  NATURE  ROAMS  FREE) 


PETE  GEE  &  SONS  R  D.  #1 

Owners  TIOGA,  PA  16946 


KALTENBACH'S  BED 
&  BREAKFAST 

"We're  Just  A  Little  Beddcr" 


Stoney  Fork  Rd  #6  Box  106A 
Wellsboro,  PA  16901 

(717)  724-4954 


Commonwealth  Bank 

^S^  Meridian 


Commonwealth  Bank 

50  South  Main  Street 
Mansfield,  PA  16933 
(717)662-2131 
(717)  662-7756  FAX 


Cy  toga  CyLunhng  Cy  reserve 

Pele  Gee  &  Sons 

WILD  BOAR  •  DEER  •  SHEEP  •  GOATS 

AND  OTHER  BIG  GAME 

CAMPGROUND  -  MODERN  LODGE 


Tioga.  Pennsylvania  16946  »  717-835-5341 


THE  REAL  ESTATERS 

OF  MANSFIELD 
OUR  #1  AIM  IS  SERVICE 

•  FARMS  'RESIDENTIAL 

•  LAND  &  SUBDIVISIONS 

•  INVESTMENT 
COLTNSELING 

•  COMMERCIAL 

•  APPRAISALS 

717-662-2138 

Robert  T.  Wooci,  Broker 

1671  SOUTH  MAIN  STREET 

(RT.  15)  MANSFIELD,  PA  16933 


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Tioga  County 
Commissioners 

Walter  Barnes,  Chairman 

William  Hall 

Richard  Bartlett 


Frome  Acres  Campground 
R.R.  4,  Box  163  U.S.  #6 
Wellsboro,  PA  16901 
Ph:  (814)  435-2938  or  8279 


Plus  -  Bait  Shop 

New  Bakery 
Motel  -  Resturant 


Bus.  Envelopes       Bus.  Cards 
Fast  Turnaround 

PRESSYLVANIA  PRINTER 

P.O.  Box  556 

94  E.  Elmira  Street 

Mansfield,  PAl  6933 

717-662-2807 


Truck  Sales 


BARTLETT  TRUCKinQ 

Lessor  to  B  6f  D  Transfer 


Bob"  &  '  Maddy  Mansfield,  PA 

Bartlett  717-662-2326 


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P.O.  Box  401,    MANSHELD,    PENNSYLVANIA     16933 
PHONE  OR  FAX:  017)662-3442 


.A  j  A.  ELMIRA 
•$>.v$' SAVINGS 
•  /j  V  BANK  FSB 

The  People  Bank! 

1485  South  Mam  St. 
Mansfield,  PA  16933 
(717)662-1227 


van  der  Hiel  &  Mansfield 

ATTORNEYS-AT-LAW 

FOURTEEN  SOUTH  MAIN  STREET 

P  O  BOX  57 

MANSFIELD.  PA  16933 

TELEPHONE  717-662-2157 


Garrison 

Insurance  Agency 

Large  Enough  to  Accommodate 
Small  Enough  to  Appreciate 


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BUSINESS  FORMS 
&  SPECIALTIES 


25W  Wellsboro  St      R  M   "Bob"  Cooper 
Vlansfield,  PA  16933       (717)  662-2824 


1634  Ridge  Road 
Lockwood,  NY  14859 


Phone    607    598-2664 
Fax    607    598-2824 


SAMUEL  WELLS 


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Open  7  Days 

Air-Conditioning  &  General  Repairs 

AAA  Service  -  Slate  Inspection 


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Mansfield  Exxon  Service 

RD    #3,  Box  102       Mansfield.  PA    16933 


Telephone 
(717)662-2221 


Tioga  P9trol«um  Co. Jnc. 

PHONE  71 7-662-2329 

POST  OFFICE  BOX  158,  8TH  STREET 
MANSFIELD,  PENNSYLVANIA   16933 


CITIZENS  &  NORTHERN 
BANK 

Tioga  Office   717-835-5236 

"Your  Fall  Service  Bank" 

Member  FDIC 


Advertising  Specialties 

John  H.  Colegrove 
717-662-2807 

P.O.  Box  243 

94  East  Elmira  Street 

Mansfield,  PA  16933