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Who knew? Anne of Cornwall (Part 4)
How remarkable, the life of Anne Coleman Rogers.
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From 1891 to today: The Lafayette Hotel’s enduring presence in Lebanon
The Lafayette Hotel, one of Lebanon’s oldest establishments, has a rich history dating back to 1891, with various owners and transformations, and continues to operate as a rooming home today.
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Bucher Meeting House celebrates 150 years two years late due to pandemic
The historic Bucher Meeting House in South Lebanon Township, near Cornwall, will mark its 150th anniversary with a commemorative event from 2 to 5 p.m. on Sept. 10.
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Who knew? Anne of Cornwall (Part 3)
The marriage of Anne Caroline Coleman and Archibald Rogers was the merger of two great fortunes.
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Who knew? Anne of Cornwall (Part 2)
Anne Caroline Coleman and her family navigated 19th-century American high society, marked by residences, travels, and social events, culminating in Anne’s marriage to Archibald Rogers.
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Who knew? Anne of Cornwall (Part 1)
Lucy Maud Montgomery’s fictional “Anne of Green Gables” parallels the real-life story of Anne Caroline Coleman, whose rich family history stretches from the late 18th to the 20th century in America, intersecting with prominent figures like Eleanor Roosevelt and the Habersham family of Georgia, illuminating her family’s influential role in American history.
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Who Knew? The Cornwall Grist Mill
One of the features of the 18th century Cornwall Iron plantation that sustained a community of miners and furnace workers exists today only in photographs and old maps. All that remains are traces of a mill stream, yet what a story that can be told!
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A brief history of Campmeetings
The Mount Lebanon Campmeeting, established in 1892, witnessed a decline due to societal shifts in the mid-20th century, and is now experiencing a resurgence in attendance.
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Light’s Fort: Lebanon’s oldest and most mysterious building
Light’s Fort, built in 1742 in what is now Lebanon, served multiple purposes over the centuries. The structure is still standing today, with restorations ongoing, and it is the subject of local folklore regarding the existence of subterranean tunnels.
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Portrait of Anne Caroline Coleman brought back to family at auction
The portrait of Anne Caroline Coleman, associated with Lebanon’s tragic romance involving James Buchanan, was brought back to the family through an auction, selling for $42,500, surpassing the initial estimate of $3,000 to $5,000.
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What can you find in this 1860 map of Lebanon County?
Last week, the Cornwall Iron Furnace drew our attention to an 1860 map of Lebanon County available through the Library of Congress.
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Once at risk, the Cornwall & Lebanon Railroad Station is a historic gem
The Cornwall & Lebanon Railroad Station (also known as the Cornwall & Lebanon Depot) was built in 1885 and is located at 161 N. 8th Street in Lebanon.
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Over 90 sweet years: How Wertz Candies became a downtown Lebanon staple
With Wertz Candies up for sale, LebTown decided to dig into the history of the shop. In between making batches of caramel corn, Charles “Chuck” Wertz spoke to LebTown about the business, its core treats, and the family that’s operated it over three generations.
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Let’s take a look at Lebanon’s historic Philadelphia & Reading Railroad Station
The Philadelphia & Reading Railroad Station is one of a long list of surviving historic structures in the City of Lebanon.
