Current Lebanon area resident (and former London, Ohio, newspaper editor) Fran Odyniec shares a story with us connecting two campaign visits in 1960.
History
Who knew? Robert H. Coleman, Florida Man (Part 1)
Florida Man goes bankrupt on the Jacksonville, Tampa & Key West Railway – part 1.
One mystery that no longer lingers
The mystery surrounding Robert H. Coleman’s Cornwall mansions has energized local historians for decades.
Bicycles have a long history in Lebanon [We Are Lebanon, Pa]
We Are Lebanon, Pa is a positivity project to tell stories of citizens of Lebanon, Pennsylvania. Today’s story just happens to be 100 years old…
Who knew? Anne of Cornwall (Part 4)
How remarkable, the life of Anne Coleman Rogers.
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.
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.
Who knew? Anne of Cornwall (Part 3)
The marriage of Anne Caroline Coleman and Archibald Rogers was the merger of two great fortunes.
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.
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.
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!
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.
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.
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.
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.