I was able to preview a delightful local history book on Pike County PA courtesy of Arcadia Publishing. My husband and I really enjoyed the sneak peek – it’s always fun to see stuff before others! I’ve seen SEVERAL of these books for sale in Borders – there are other Pennsylania local history books too. Lake Ariel is one that caught my eye!
This comprehensive Pike County book has a great selection of historical pictures and information about Pike County PA, my home! We’ve been looking through the pages and made a promise to each other to go visit Grey Towers, the home of Governor Pinchot, who was the father of the modern forestry movement. When I was in high school my choral group sang there for a Christmas special; hubby has never been there. Also mentioned are former schools, and some hot spots in Milford that are still open for business!
Pike County was written by local history expert Lori Strelecki, who has worked with the Columns Museum in Milford for nearly a decade. It is available for everyone to purchase, and the website promises that if your order is placed by December 22, it will arrive in time for Christmas.
Pike County Now Available From Arcadia Publishing
From the Website: Formed in 1814, Pike County was originally comprised of the townships of Middle Smithfield, Delaware, Upper Smithfield, Lackawaxen, and Palmyra. As years passed, other townships were added and some of the names changed, and today Pike County consists of 13 townships and boroughs. Even before Pike County was formed, the stories of the people, land, and events wove an intricate tale. The early daredevils who rafted lumber to Trenton and Philadelphia, using the Delaware River as their byway, were a rough?and?tumble bunch. As time went on, these mavericks gave way to new ones and the stories of entrepreneurs, trendsetters, great men and women, and fascinating events were etched into the county’s history. Using vintage photographs from the Pike County Historical Society’s archives, Pike County chronicles the people and stories that make this area unique.
Author Bio: Lori Strelecki has spent the last nine years working for the Pike County Historical Society. A New Jersey native and veteran of working for historical sites, she has acclimated to Pennsylvania’s Pike County quite adeptly through her job as museum director for the society’s Columns Museum.
This would be a wonderful addition to the library of anyone who has roots in Pike County – whether Pike County is “home” or a “home away from home.” Check it out now and get it in time for Christmas!
This article was first published on ActiveRain.com by Karen Rice.
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Karen, thanks so much for posting this…I have the Milford book that came out several years ago and LOVE it! I’ll be purchasing this one as well.