It’s been over 90 years since Burger King cofounder David Edgerton was born at the Lebanon Sanatorium, but the recent rebranding of the fast food chain prompted LebTown to take a quick look back at the few roots he had in the city.
Author Archives: Joshua Groh
Josh is a Cornwall native and freelancer with a love of local history and the outdoors.
Posted inCrime & Safety
State NAACP conference calls on community leaders to condemn November raccoon arson as a hate crime
The NAACP Pennsylvania State Conference has called for community leaders of Lebanon County to condemn a November arson incident involving a raccoon.
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Lebanon County Register of Wills Brian Craig announces run for reelection
Register of Wills and Clerk of Orphans’ Court, Brian Craig, hopes to continue modernization efforts in the office that he was elected to in 2017.
Posted inHistory
Do you remember the mansion on Maple Street?
The Boyer Mansion, later the Weaver Mansion, was one of the great old residences of northern Lebanon City. Here’s the story behind the memorable home of a Lebanon lawyer.
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James Capello announces run for Magisterial District Judge in the City of Lebanon
Capello announced his candidacy for the position that oversees five wards in the City of Lebanon ahead of the primary election on May 18.
Posted inHistory
Lindley Murray, the Harper Tavern native who left behind an educational legacy in Lebanon and beyond
Here’s why two schools of Lebanon County’s past were named after the “father of English grammar.”
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The historical ties connecting the Pennsylvania State Police to Lebanon County
Between a training camp at Mt. Gretna, a school in Myerstown, and barracks in Annville, the force has its share of little-known connections to the area.
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A look back at some of the worst snowstorms in county history
The snow may have melted, but the memory lingers on: here are just a few of the many, many blizzards that have struck Lebanon over the decades.
Posted inCommunity Shoutouts
Two local men recognized for decades of volunteer work in history preservation
Gerald Collins and Donald Brown are among only 23 recipients in the country to be recognized this year by the nonprofit Daughters of the American Revolution.
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Camp Strause began as a logging operation & favorite Boy Scout hangout
The small Bethel Township community on Lake Strause was once a Boy Scout camp — built thanks to the generosity of a lumber businessman.
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What’s in a name? The story behind every municipality name in Lebanon County
Ever wondered who came up with the name “Mt. Gretna?” Curious as to who the “Ann” in Annville is? Here’s the history behind the name of every township and borough in Lebanon County.
Posted inPeople & Places
[Photo Story] A brisk stroll through Monument Park
The weather might be a bit chilly, but it’s still hard to beat a good stroll through a local park. Here’s what LebTown captured on a recent trip to Monument Park, at 8th and Lehman Streets in Lebanon.
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A decades-long project almost dammed the Swatara Creek and radically altered northern Lebanon County
A multimillion-dollar dam project first proposed in the 1960s would have created a 7-mile, 3.3-billion-gallon reservoir in northern Lebanon County.
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[Photo Story] One last peek around Quittie Creek at the end of autumn
The Quittie Creek Nature Park is the pride and joy of many an Annville resident. Here’s a photographic tour showing off just what makes the park special.
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[Photo Story] Quiet beauty and still waters at Middle Creek
Middle Creek might be famous for its springtime geese gatherings, but these pictures prove it’s no less appealing in the fall.
