No aspect of our local history may be quite as fun and satisfying as hearing first-hand stories of “the way things were”. Guest-author Lois Kulp recalls many such memories in this issue.
I Remember Telford
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100th Anniversary of World War I
On the 100th Anniversary of World War I, we get to read about some local family connections to that fateful event by guest-author Rev James Shelly. Thank you to all who have served.
The Great Fire of Telford
Recalling some of the “highlights” of the Great Telford Fire of 1903.
William Souder Hemsing Diaries
The “Hemsing Diaries” were written in the mid 1800s, and published in 1987. They offer a glimpse into the lives of a few Souderton residents of the time.
The County Line Hotel
As the 19th century evolved into the 20th century, the County Line Hotel was an important landmark and gathering place in Telford. Here is a bit of that story.
Living in the Past – Horses
Imagine a time when horses – not cars – were the primary means of getting around. This article describes a few of those events in our towns.
Churches
How much do you know about the earliest church in Souderton? Here is an interesting article about that very thing!
