Historical Markers in
Lycoming County, Pennsylvania

Antes Fort Architectural Artifacts Avco-Lycoming Metal Trades Center Bardo Gymnasium Benjamin Heck Crever Bill Byham Blooming Grove Dunkard Meeting House Bowman Field Breuder Advanced Technology & Health Sciences Center Bush Campus Center Canal Boat Building Canal Boats Capt. John Brady Capt. John Brady Carl Building Technologies Center Carl E. Stotz Carl E. Stotz Field Centennial Mosaic Chief Woapalanne Civil War Memorial Civil War Memorial Civilian Conservation Corps College Avenue Labs Covenant Central Presbyterian Church Dietrick Lamade Downtown on the Move Dr. Randall F. Hipple Williamsport Historic District Drinking Well Eagle Grange No. 1 Field House Fisher Pond Fort Antes Frank Girardi Freedom Road Cemetery Gary Chrisman Hager Lifelong Education Center Herdic House-Park Hotel How a Lock Works John H. Bower John Wilcox Julia C. Collins Kelly Mazzante Ken Sawyer Klump Academic Center L.L. Stearns & Sons History Le Jeune Chef Little League • Big Legacy Louise Larzelere Chatham Lycoming College Lycoming Construction Company Lycoming County Lycoming County War Memorial Madigan Library Main and Water Streets Main Entrance Market Square Muncy Muncy Muncy Mills Muncy Normal School Muncy Woolen Mill Nature's Highway Old Walton Cemetery P.D. Mitchell Parkes Automotive Technology Center Paul 'Babe' Mayer Pennsdale Meeting Peter Herdic Pine Creek Presbyterian Church Remembrance Garden Repasz Band Ron 'C.I.' Insinger Ross/Brown Homes Sheshequin Path Sheshequin Path Shoemaker Bridge Slate Run Student & Administrative Services Center Student Bodies Susquehanna Log Boom Symbols Of Our Heritage The Club House The Legacy of Little League The Lock-tender and His House The Lycoming Hotel • The Genetti Hotel 75th Anniversary The McCartys and the Muncy Historical Society Thompson Professional Development Center Trade & Transit Centre Site History Transportation Tribute Victorian House W.D. Crooks & Sons Door Plant Way's Garden Welcome to Port Penn Williamson Road Williamsport Williamsport Williamsport Hospital School of Nursing World War II Memorial World War Memorial "Major" and "Jimmy" Gehron
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Lycoming County, located in north-central Pennsylvania, has a rich and diverse history that stretches back thousands of years. The area was originally inhabited by various Native American tribes, including the Susquehannocks and the Iroquois, who relied on the region's abundant natural resources for hunting, gathering, and agriculture.

European settlement in the area began in the 18th century, with the arrival of fur traders and pioneers. In 1763, the first permanent settlement was established by British settler James Brady, who built a log cabin near present-day Muncy. The county was officially formed in 1795, named after the river that flows through it, Lycoming Creek.

During the late 18th and early 19th centuries, Lycoming County experienced rapid growth as a result of the lumber industry. The region's vast forests provided an abundant supply of timber, attracting numerous sawmills and loggers. The arrival of the Pennsylvania Canal and the Pennsylvania Railroad in the mid-19th century further stimulated the county's economic development, allowing for easier transportation of goods and people.

In the late 19th and early 20th centuries, Lycoming County diversified its economy, with the establishment of manufacturing industries such as textiles, furniture, and locomotive production. The county also played a significant role during World War II, with the construction of the Williamsport Army Airfield and the production of military equipment.

Today, Lycoming County is known for its vibrant cultural scene, stunning natural beauty, and strong sense of community. The county hosts various events and festivals throughout the year, including the Little League World Series and the Pennsylvania State Laurel Festival. With its rich history and promising future, Lycoming County continues to be a dynamic and thriving region in Pennsylvania.

This timeline provides a concise overview of the key events in the history of Lycoming County, Pennsylvania.

  • Pre-1772: The area that is now Lycoming County was home to Native American tribes, including the Susquehannocks and the Senecas.
  • 1772: The first European settlers, James Alexander and James Armstrong, arrive in what is now Lycoming County.
  • 1795: Lycoming County is established by the Pennsylvania State Legislature.
  • 1804: The first courthouse is built in Williamsport, the county seat of Lycoming County.
  • 1823: The Lycoming Gazette, the first newspaper in the county, is established.
  • 1839: The Susquehanna Boom, a system of interconnected logs on the river, is constructed to facilitate the transportation of timber down the river.
  • 1861-1865: Lycoming County, like the rest of the country, is deeply affected by the American Civil War.
  • 1871: The Williamsport Hospital, the first hospital in the county, is founded.
  • 1889: The first Little League Baseball game is played in Williamsport, marking the beginning of a long association between the city and the sport.
  • 1928: The Williamsport Regional Airport is established.
  • 1979: The Little League Baseball World Series is permanently moved to South Williamsport.