A picture postcard history of lackawanna county, pa. See the brief history of lackawanna county and the formation of the townships for additional information. History of a distinctive family of scranton and lackawanna. History of luzerne, lackawanna, and wyoming counties, pa. From history and directory of newton and ransom townships, lackawanna county, pennsylvania, 1754 1912, compiled by j. Founded in 1886 as the lackawanna institute of history and science, the lackawanna historical society provides the community with a. A brief history of each township index to more history. This is a bibliography of most of our biographical and historical volumes currently being used for transcription to our various pennsylvania counties. Apr 01, 2000 pennsylvaniaatlas pennsylvania lackawanna county, pennsylvania people quickfactslackawanna countypennsylvania population, 2005 estimate 209,52512,429,616 population. Lackawanna county, pennsylvania library of congress.
The albright library remains in its original 1893 building and has a genealogy research room which includes census records, vital records, newspapers, family surname files, a biographical index to their local history collection, some church records, and scranton city directories. Abington acres anthracite bank blakeley built cabin called canal capoose carbondale character coal cobbs cochecton colony connecticut creek delaware and hudson drinker easton ebenezer emigrants erected feet fire forest forty forty fort gentlemen governor henry hundred hyde park ibid indian inhabitants interest iron isaac tripp james john labor. Commonwealth of pennsylvania, department of environmental resources, topographic and geologic survey. Welcome to our lackawanna county family history research page. Warrantee township maps exist for one or more townships within this county, showing how all the warrant tracts fit together. The lackawanna historical society is headquartered at the catlin house in scrantons hill section. As recently as 2000, lackawanna county was home to four catholic high schools and nearly fifteen elementary schools.
Someone in either of those two offices or perhaps in the county planning commission office might also know the general status of the different rail lines in the county i. Here youll find record collections, history, and genealogy resources to help you trace your lackawanna county ancestors. Stephanie longo is known locally as an expert on the italian american history of northeastern pennsylvania and has. To commemorate the 150 years of the timestribune, we are pleased to present an allnew hardcover book, lackawanna memories. Employees at the prison participated in the angel tree program by raising funds and purchasing a variety of toys and other gifts for the youngsters. Images of original will and orphans court books for each county in pennsylvania. Lackawanna valley digital archives hosted by the scranton. This is a list of the national register of historic places listings in lackawanna county, pennsylvania this is intended to be a complete list of the properties and districts on the national register of historic places in lackawanna county, pennsylvania, united states. Lhs gift shop local interest books lackawanna historical society. Pennsylvania state archives, 350 north street, harrisburg, pa 171200090 717 7832669 or 717 7833281 a current land records order form and price list may be accessed on our website. Lackawanna county, pa family history research guide to genealogical records. If became a citizen anywhere in lackawanna co after 1906. History of luzerne, lackawanna, and wyoming counties, pa with illustrations and biographical sketches of some of their prominent men and pioneers by w.
Pas past jubilee history commemorative of the fiftieth anniversary of the creation of lackawanna county, pennsylvania source. History history of hyde parks centennial in scranton pennsylvania. Fill out and mail it to the address provided, or stop by the lackawanna historical society. Lackawanna county was created on august, 1878 from part of luzerne county making it the last new county to be created in the state. One of our favorites is the historical booklet and guide from. The recorder of deeds offices is now located at the lackawanna county government center. Clerk of judicial records lackawanna county courthouse 200 n washington ave scranton, pa 18503 5709636723. A brief history of this county will appear here soon.
Italians of lackawanna county images of modern america 9781467124683. The pennsylvania county had its share of mayhem and tragedy as well. Lackawanna county vital records can be found at the pennsylvania office of vital records has copies of birth and death records since 1906 and death records. Nayaug, or roaring brook, linked together by successive rapids and falls for many miles, emerges from the watershedding crest separating the delaware from the susquehanna, and forms the noisiest tributary of the lackawanna, which it enters at scranton, one mile below the ancient village of capoose. Founded in 1886 as the lackawanna institute of history and science, the lackawanna historical society provides the community with a record of. Wish you were here a picture postcard history of lackawanna county pa. If became a citizen anywhere in lackawanna co 18541905. About the lackawanna valley digital archives the lackawanna valley digital archives was developed by the scranton public library thanks to a generous grant from the willary foundation. Italians of lackawanna county by stephanie longo arcadia. Other travel including harrisburg facilities will be considered on a casebycase basis. To make a purchase offline or member price click here to download an order form. Its primary mission is to make the history of the lackawanna valley and surrounding areas accessible to anyone with a computer and internet connection. At present, the structure serves as a museum and accommodates office space, a research library, exhibit rooms, storage rooms, and a lecture area.
Scranton, the county seat, was named for the scranton family. There are collections of local history books written about cities, towns, and events in history about northeastern pa. Where can find lackawanna county birth, marriage, divorce and death records. Aug 09, 2012 pennsylvania study projectoverview of various aspects of pa history, government, landmarks, and more.
Centennial books and community histories add or remove collections home celebrating our townslackawanna co. A hundred year history of mount cobb, pennsylvania. National register of historic places listings in lackawanna. The staff of the lackawanna county prison made christmas a little brighter for children at the south scranton 3 head start program. Guide to lackawanna county, pennsylvania ancestry, genealogy and family history, birth records, marriage records, death records, census records, family history, and military records. Hundreds of historic photos and front pages showcasing lackawanna county from the 1800s to 1939. The following basic genealogy and local history sources are available at your local libraries.
Lackawanna county pennsylvania, was formed from parts of luzerne county august, 1878, and was the last county to be created. Whether the people can trace their origins to guardia or gubbio, felitto or perugia, the italians of lackawanna county all share one thing in common. A brief history of lackawanna county from history and directory of newton and ransom townships, lackawanna county, pennsylvania, 1754 1912, compiled by j. The author of three books with arcadia publishing, she also writes and produces historical. With illustrations and biographical sketches of some of their prominent men and pioneers w. With illustrations and biographical sketches of some of their prominent men and pioneers. Ultimate guide to pennsylvania history resources contented.
Lackawanna county is the youngest of pennsylvanias 67 counties, having been formed on august, 1878 from the northern part of luzerne county after a long dispute. This heirloomquality coffeetable book features historic photos, newspaper front pages and neverbeforepublished submissions from our readers. This page contains some of our wonderful resources. History of montgomery county within the schuylkill valley open library. History of a distinctive family of scranton and lackawanna county, pennsylvania family history of rev. The house was bequeathed to the lackawanna historical society by mr. The glass industry in wayne county, pa 1807 present by walter b. View my checkout history learn how to turn on the check out history feature.
Are you researching your family history in lackawanna county. Everyday discount prices and great customer service. History the fiftieth anniversary of the incorporation of lackawanna county. Lackawanna county, pennsylvania genealogy genealogy. Prior to its establishment as pennsylvania s 67th county, the state legislature passed an act of assembly on april 17, 1878 calling for a vote of the residents to see if they wanted to be independent from luzerne county. History of the lackawanna valley family history library index for drinkers beech settlers. United states, department of the interior, geological survey. Search usa pennsylvania lackawanna county lackawanna county. This book is located at the lackawanna historical society and contains street and business addressed of early residents of scranton. For general information and books about pennsylvania, or to locate information about other counties, visit the pennsylvania page of time voyagers bookstore dont forget to check on the parent county from which a county was originally founded. We found 37 books set in scranton and 3 others set nearby. Mar 12, 2018 every town in the county with an italian population has its own story. The recorder of deeds primary responsibility is to protect the peoples ownership in their homes and other real property.
Lackawanna county chronicles american chronicles margo l. While the current configuration of sites and schools educates a fraction of the students once enrolled in catholic schools in lackawanna county, vast improvements have been made to the curriculum. Lackawanna county, pennsylvania genealogy and history. History of the lackawanna valley history of the lackawanna valley, horace hollister pennsylvania county and regional histories.
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