Lycoming County, Pennsylvania
Bridge in Brown Township
Bridge in Lewis Township
Bridge in Porter Township
Buttonwood Covered Bridge
Cogan House Covered Bridge
English Center Suspension Bridge
Hart Building
Herdic, Peter, House
Houseknecht Farm
Jersey Shore Historic District
Lairdsville Covered Bridge
Lycoming Rubber Company
Millionaire's Row Historic District
Muncy Historic District
Original Little League Field
Reading-Halls Station Bridge
St. James Episcopal Church
U.S. Post Office
Williamsport Armory
Williamsport City Hall
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
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.
Brief timeline of 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.
This timeline provides a condensed summary of the historical journey of Lycoming County, Pennsylvania.