Beaver County, Pennsylvania
Ambridge Commercial Historic District
Beaver Historic District
Bridge in South Beaver Township
Bridgewater Historic District
Carnegie Free Library, Beaver Falls
Clow, James Beach, House
Dunlap, William B., Mansion
Economy Historic District
Greersburg Academy
Jones, B. F., Memorial Library
Littell, David, House
Merrick Art Gallery
Merrill Lock No. 6
Old Economy
Pittsburgh and Lake Erie Passenger Station, Aliquippa
Quay, Matthew S., House
Racoon Creek RDA
United Steelworkers Local #1211 Union Hall
Vicary, Capt. William, House
About River Transit ...
Agnew Square
Aliquippa Works
Always A River 1991
American Bridge Company
Anthony Wayne's Camp
Baker Cemetery
Bassenheim Furnace
Beaver County Fair Grounds
Benvenue Manor
Boyhood Home of Henry Mancini
Brigadier General William Irvine
Brodheads Road
Built Here In Old Sharon
Buttonwood
Cannelton
Caughey's Mill
Chartered In 1798
Childhood Home of Edward Dempster Merrick
Chippewa United Methodist Church
Christ Episcopal Church
Commanding Officers
Conway Railroad Yards
Cooks Ferry
Daniel Leasure
Darlington Borough
Daugherty Cemetery
David Littell House
Down The Ohio
Elder's Mills
First Colonial Residents
First Court
First Permanent Structure of Mount Pleasant Presbyterian Church
Fombell House
Fort McIntosh
Fort McIntosh
Fort McIntosh
Fort McIntosh
Fort McIntosh Site
Foulks-Martin-Watts Mill and Bridge
Frankfort Mineral Springs
Free Presbyterian Church
Freedom Boat Yards
General Lachlan McIntosh
Geneva College
George Foulks Home
Georgetown
Georgetown Veterans Memorial
Greersburg Academy
Grove Cemetery
H.C. Fry Glass Company
Harmony Society Cemetery
Harmony Society Church
Hill Cemetery
Homewood Junction
Industry Along the Banks
Ingram-Richardson Manufacturing Company
Joseph H. Bausman D.D.
Junction Park
King Beaver's Town
Legion of the United States Encampment
Legionville
Legionville Monument
Levi Dungan Land Patent
Lewis and Clark
Logans Town
Logstown
Logstown
Major General Joseph H. Pendleton
Make Way for the Railroad
Matthew S. Quay
Matthew Stanley Quay Home
McIntosh Square
McKinley School No. 3
McMinn Mill
Merrick Art Gallery
Midland Education
Mill Creek
Mount Carmel Presbyterian Church
Mount Plesant Presbyterian Church
National Labor Relations Board versus Jones and Laughlin Supreme Court Ruling
Native American Site 36BV9
New Philadelphia Society
New Salem Presbyterian Church
Oak Grove Presbyterian Church
Oakland United Presbyterian Church
Ohio United Presbyterian Church
Old Economy
Old Economy Memorial
Patterson Heights Incline
Pennsylvania Canal System
Pittsburgh and Lake Erie Railroad Passenger Station
Providence Baptist Church
Richmond Little Red Schoolhouse
Robert Townsend House
Rochester Lodge Number 229
Saint John A.M.E. Church
Saint Luke's Episcopal Church
Saint Matthew's Church
Saint Peter's Evangelical Lutheran Church
Second Baptist Church
Second Baptist Church
Site of Early Methodist Church
Site of First Mass
Site of the First Presbyterian Church of Beaver County Pennsylvania
Site of Thiel College
Smiths Ferry
South Beaver Township Veterans Memorial
Spanning the Waters
St. Peter's Lutheran Church
Stephen Stone House
Swearingen Cemetery
The Carnegie Library
The Michael Camp House
The Penna - Virginia Boundary
The Point of Beginning
The Sandy and Beaver Canal
The Tuscararas Trail
The White Cemetery
Thomas Sprott House
Townsend Company
Tried Stone Baptist Church
Trinity Evangelical Lutheran
Union Drawn Steel
Vicary House
Wallace City
Water Cure Sanitorium
Water Lot
Wayman Chapel A.M.E. Church
Wayne Park
White Cottage
White's Mill
In the early years, the county was primarily centered around agriculture and trading, with farmers and fur traders thriving in the fertile lands and access to waterways. However, the discovery of vast coal deposits in the mid-19th century brought about a significant shift. Beaver County quickly became a major player in the coal industry, attracting skilled labor and immigrants, particularly from Eastern Europe.
With the rise of the steel industry in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, Beaver County experienced another wave of industrial growth. The county boasted multiple steel mills and factories, employing thousands of workers. This period of prosperity continued until the decline of the steel industry in the late 20th century, leading to economic challenges and the closure of many factories.
Throughout its history, Beaver County has also seen notable moments in American history. In the 1800s, the abolitionist movement gained traction in the region, and Beaver County served as a stop on the Underground Railroad. Additionally, during the late 20th century, the county played a role in the development of the US space program, housing facilities that manufactured parts for NASA's space shuttles.
Today, Beaver County is transitioning and diversifying its economy beyond its industrial past. It is home to various industries, including healthcare, education, and emerging technologies. Historic sites, such as the Beaver County Courthouse and the Merrick Art Gallery, continue to draw visitors, offering glimpses into the county's captivating past while embracing its future.
Brief timeline of the history of Beaver County, Pennsylvania:
- 1769 - The first European settlement is established in what is now Beaver County.
- Beaver County is officially created in 1800, with parts of Washington and Allegheny counties.
- 1812 - The county seat is established in the town of Beaver, named after the beaver trapping and fur trading industry in the area.
- 1832 - The Pennsylvania and Ohio Canal is completed, connecting Beaver County to the Ohio River and facilitating trade.
- 1846 - The Cleveland and Pittsburgh Railroad begins operations in Beaver County, boosting industrial development.
- 1870s - The county experiences significant growth with the expansion of the steel industry.
- 1901 - The Ohio River flood devastates Beaver County, causing extensive damage to infrastructure.
- Mid-20th century - Beaver County becomes a center for steel production and is known as the "Steel City."
- 1987 - The decline of the steel industry leads to the closure of major steel mills in Beaver County.
- 21st century - Beaver County focuses on diversifying its economy, with an emphasis on education, healthcare, and energy industries.
This timeline provides a condensed summary of the historical journey of Beaver County, Pennsylvania.