Halifax – Camp Hebron History
A photograph of the current entrance sign to Camp Hebron, located near Halifax, Dauphin County, Pennsylvania, “a sanctuary dedicated to Christian camping and recreation.” On the web site of Camp […]
Two Men Killed in Hunting Accidents, 1947
TWO MEN VICTIMS OF HUNTING ACCIDENTS John F. Daniels, 48, of Lykens Township, and Jack Judy, 17, of Rutherford Heights, lost their lives while hunting on Saturday. Daniels, who […]
Disappearance of Tracy Kroh at Millersburg, 1989 (3)
On 5 August 1989, Tracy Kroh, a 17-year-old honor student at Halifax Area High School, left her home at Enterline, Dauphin County, Pennsylvania, to deliver some items to her sister […]
Halifax Township – Topographical Map
An undated topographical map of Halifax Township, Dauphin County, Pennsylvania, produced by the United States Coast and Geodetic Survey. The communities of Halifax, Matamoras, and Powels Valley are part of […]
Founding of the Hoffman Family Association, 1913 (1)
The Elizabethville Echo chronicled the founding of the Hoffman Family Association in its 1913 editions. The text of the articles follow here: __________________________________ From the Elizabethville Echo, 17 April 1913: […]
Attendees At Lykens Valley Pioneer Monument Dedication, 1924
The Harrisburg Evening News, in its article of 28 November 1924 describing the dedication of the Lykens Valley Pioneer Monument, included the names of the attendees: DEDICATE SHAFT TO PIONEER […]
The Conrail Route Through Halifax, 1976-1999
Conrail, or the Consolidated Rail Corporation, was created by the Federal Government in 1976 in an effort to support potentially profitable freight railroads that at the time were in bankruptcy, […]
John C. Esterline (1881-1948) – Found Dead in Powels Valley Home
FIND MAN DEAD IN POWELS VALLEY HOME John C. Esterline, 67, was found dead in the home of Mr. and Mrs. William Bordner in Powels Valley, east of Carsonville, on […]