THE FIRST POST OFFICES

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and POSTMASTERS of
Columbia
. Montour and
_Sullivan Counties
(THE COLUMBIAN

Compiler

VOL. 2

NO. 2)

Arthur Hecht,

A PUBLICATION OF THE

C:ol_umbia County Historical Society
AND THE
BLOOMSBURG STATE COLLEGE

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THE COLUMBIA COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY
DECEMBER,

1971

Bloomsburg, Pennsylvania 17815

Abstracted in the Publication,
American History and Life.

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In presenting "THE Fir,:i 'l' POSTOFFICES AiW POSTMASTERS OF COLUMBIA,
MONTOUR, AND SULLIVAN COUNTIES," its compiler and the Columbia County
Historical Society c:!re acutely aware· that there may be errors. Federal
Recordst from which ti.1e infonnation derives, while full, are at times
j.mprecise; similar na:11e s abound in north central and northeastern Pennsylvania and the correct distinction of them often proves to be a
taxing exercise. However, we are confident that in general the information is accurate , and we not only ask indulgence where it may be called for but _a lso r e c:ues t correspondence with us in the event the reader
believes correction is in order.
Thank you for your coo;_J eration in making this booklet series a success.
We look forward to ce~vi ng you again soon.
The Editors
Compiler, Arthur r:ech t. Edi ting by Edwin E. Barton, Chainnan, and
Crai g A. Ne·w ton, member, representing the Publications Committee of t he Columbia County Historical S-ociety.
At~ EDITOR'S NOTE:- The inclusion of post offices by the same name in

different counties is :)robably to be accounted for by the fonnation,
in several cases, of one county out of parts of another. In several
cases, there was a shifting of a common boundary of two adjoining
counties. Such chanc es, or some of them, are indicated beloi•

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Schuylkill County was formed out of parts of Berks and Northampton
Counties in 1811. Some parts of Columbia County were added in 1818.
Lycoming County was erected out of Northumberland County, April 13,
1795.
Columbia County was erected out of Northumberland County, March 22,
1813. It included a western part, which later became Montour. The
western boundary, first of Columbia, then of Montour, with Northumberland, was shifted several times.
Montour County was erected out of the western part of Colµmbia, May
3, 1850.
Sullivan County was erected out of parts of Bradford and Wyoming
Counties, March 15, 1347.

COLUMBIA COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
Almedia - Established on October 16, 1889, with Charles M. Crevelitl8
appointed as its first postmaster. Office was discontinued on February
28, 1934.
Aristes - Established on August 6, 1897, with Charles Maso appointed as
its first postmaster. Office is still existing.
Asburz • Established as Runyan on January 8, 1886, with Cyrus Robbins
appointed as its first postmaster. Name was changed to Asbury on October 7, 1889. Office was discontinued on October 31, 1905.
B~argae_ - Dates this office was temporarily located in Columbia County
are not given. It is shown mainly as a post office in Northumberland
County.
~ear Run - See Mordansville.
~~aver Valley - Established on May 23, 1832, with Adam Michael appointed as its first postmaster. Office was discontinued on January 4, 1844,
reestablished on September 7, 1844, discontinued on November 17, 1851,
reestablished on December 13, 1853, and discontinued on October 15 1 1919.
Bendertown - Established on June 9, 1893, with George D. Yost appointed
as its first postmaster. Office discontinued on 0ctobe~ 14, 1905.
Benton• Established on April 25, 1835, with Daniel Hartman appointed
as its first postmaster. Office is still existing.
~rwick - Established on October 30, 1800, with William Bry8'1 appointed
as its first postmaster. Office is still existing.
ll~~burg - Established as Bloomsburgh shortly before October 1, 1807,
the date of the first report from William Park, the first postmaster,
to the Postmaster General. Name was changed to Bloomsburg on February
5, 1894. Office is still existing.
Bloomsburgh • See Bloomsburg.
~ndville - See Pott 1 s Grove

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Briar Creek - Established on August 8, 1891, with Stewart A. Ash
appointed as its first postmaster. Office was discontinued on February
6, 1959.
Briar Creek Station - Established on Januavy 28, 1858, with John G.
Jacoby appointed as its only postmaster. Office was discontinued on
May 31, 1859.
Brier Creek

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See Fowlerville

Brier Creek - Establishe<l on November 22, 1869, with TobiasJ. Lanall
appointed as its first postmaster. Office was discontinued on December
12, 1871.
Buckglen - Established on November 17, 1898, with Oliver J. Zerbe
appointed as its first postmaster. Office was discontinued on April
15, 1905.
Buckhorn - Established on May 28, 1830, with Hugh Allen appointed
as its first postmaster. Office was discontinued on August 15, 1922.
Cabin Run - Established on April 19, 1892, with Arthur M. Spear appointed as its only postmaster. Office was discontinued on June 30,
1903.
Canby - Established on June 25, 1874, with William Miller appointed
as its first postmaster. Office was discontinued on June 30, 1903.
Catawissa - Established shortly before July 1, 1802, the date of the
first report from John Shoemaker, the first postmaster, to the Postmaster General. Office is still existing.
Catawissa Forae

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See Mainville

Central - Established on May 4, 1840, with Peter Hess appointed as
its first postmaster. Office was discontinued on July 19, 1848, reestablished on February 25, 1851, and discontinued on June 30, 1915.

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Centralia - Established on February 16, 1865, with Jonathan J. Hoagland
appointed as its first postmaster. Office is still existing.
£~te's Creek - Established on February 3, 1841, with Benjamin Cole appJ: ~ted as its -first postmaster. Office va& discontinued on May 31, 1907.
Cole '-:··;_:le - Established on April 24, 1837, with Ezekiel Cole appointed
Office was discoatinued on December 8, 1837 •

;:··-rt;:-:;.1..~> postmaster.

Danvil l e - Estab lished on October 4, 1800, with William Montgomery ap•
poin ~ed as it r. i irst postmaster. Date office was located in Montour
~ou~l y iG not given.
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Estab lished on December 22, 1879, with Andrew J. Derr appointed
first postmaster. Office was discontinued on May 31, 1902.

P':E-X. - Bstablished on March 9, 1829, with John Heslet appointed as its
U r s·- 1--ostraaster. Office was discontinued on March 21, 1833, reestablished on llay 26, 1838, and discontinued on May 1, 1850.

_:~:3:.£E:.. ,. E..; tabli~hed on June 23, 1892, with John L. Yorks appointed as
i ~, only p~ s t mas L~r. Office was discontinued on April 30, 1904.

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Elk Grove - Established on September 3," 1890, with Joseph J. Burcher
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as its first postmaster. Office was discontinued on April
30, 1914.

a. Swaby appointed
Office was discontinued on February 28, 1957.

~iPY. - Es·..:ab lished on March 7, 1826, with Frederick

a · i~ s f irst postmaster.

Evdnr:v:i.J l e - EstabE shed on February 2, 1855, with Joseph Lilly appoint•
~d its7 J_r.st postmaster. Office was discontinued on March 30, 1865,
r e e s tabl i shed on January 20, 1868, discontinued on April 27, 1882, reestabli shed on Decemuer 13, 1889, and discontinued on October 31, 1901.
Eyers Grove - Established ae Welliversville on May 11, 1858, with
Thomas J. v-1 elliver appointed as its first postmaster. Name was changed
to Eyers Grove on August 22, 1866. Office was discontinued on January
27, 1967.

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Fishing Creek - Established on September 14, 1830, with Benjamin Jones
appointed as its first postmaster. Office was discontinued on January
31, 1916.
Forks - Established on August 31, 1858, with Bernard Atrmerman appointed_as its first postmaster. Office was discontinued on. November 30,
1934.
Foundryville - Established on February 26, 1833, with George Mack
appointed as its first postmaster. Office was discontinued on January
4, 1844, ree stablished on February 26, 1844, discontinued on- July 2,
1845, reestablished on June 10, 1850, discontinued on August 2, 1875,
reestablished on March 3, 1893, and discontinued on February 1, 1899.
Fowl ersvi lle

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See Fowlerville

FowlerviUe - Established as Brier Creek on April 23, 1831, with John
Conner appointed as its first postmaster. Name was changed to Fowlersville on December 16, 1851, to Whitmire on March 29, 1875, and to Fowlerville on June 30, 1879. Office was discontinued on October 31, 1901.
Franklinville - Established in Montour County on August 7, 1851, with
Lloyd Thomas appointed as its first postmaster. Located in Columbia
County on April 11, 135L,.. Office was discontinued on August 21, 1855.
Glen C_ity - Established on April 19, 1872, with Jacob Aten appointed
as it~ first postmaster. Office was discontinued on September 30, 1902.
Greenwood - Established on December 20, 1822, with Virgil M. Di.bole
appointed as its firsn postmaster. Office was discontinued on July
31, 1903.
~uava - Established on September 4, 1882, with Andrew Laubach appointed as its first postmaster. Office was discontinued on March 31, 1906.
Hetlerville - Established on May
appointed as its first postmaster.
34 1903.

29, 1876, with George w. Jenkins
Office was discontinued on May

-6Iola - Established on May 5, 1863, with Wilson M. Eves appointed as
its first postmastera Office was discontinued on April 15, 1914.
Jameson City

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See Jamison City

Jamison City - Established as Jameson City on March 2, 1889, with
Chester Stiltz appointed as its first postmaster. Name of office was
changed to Jamison City on November 28, 1890. Office was discontinu~d
on September 30, 1927.
J e rneyto~. - Established shortly before April 1, 1811, the date of
the first report from Andrew Haslet, the first Postmaster, to the
Postmaster General. Office was temporarily located in Montour County,
but the dates thereof are not given. Office was discontinued on October 31, 1955.
Kulp - Established on October 21, 1897, with William H. Cherrington
appointed as its first postmaster. Office was discontinued on April

14, 190l}•
LigpE ~tre e~ - Established as McDowell's Mills on August 20, 1827,
with John Kinsey appointed as its first postmaster. Name was changed
to Light Street on September 8, 1841. Office was discontinued on
November 19, 1965.
Lime Rid3e
appointed
31, 1918.

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Established on January 22, 1842, with Charles R. Andre
its first postmaster. Office was discontinued on October

Locust Dale - Mainly located in Schuylkill County but dates temporarily locate d in Columbia County are not given.
Mainville - Established as Catawissa Forge on May 28, 1832, with
Jacob Kostenbader appointed as its first postmastera Name was changed
to Mainville on February 15, 1847. Office was discontinued on November

13, 1943.

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Established on September 21, 1880, with Benjamin L. Faust
appci nted as its only postmaster. Office was discontinued on March 23,
1881.

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McDowell's Mills - See Light Street
Mifflinburg - See Mifflinville.
Mifflin Cross Roads _ • Established on July 28, 1875, with Solomon H. ·
Bredbuner appointed as its first postmaster. Office was discontinued
on August 17, 1889, reestablished on October 1, 1891, and discontinued
on June 15, 1901.
Mifflinville - Established as Mifflinburg on September 1, 1797, with
George Youngman appointed as its first postmaster. Name was changed
to Mifflinville on 11arch 15, 1827. Office is still existing.
Mill Grove - Estab lished on March 4, 1874, with Owen W. Cherington appointed as its first postmaster. Office was discontinued on January
31, 1907.
Millville - Established on March 5, 1828, with David Eves appointed as
its first postmaster. Office is still existit1g.
Monticello - Established on October 7, 1858, with Peter Schlicher, Jr.,
appointed as its only postmaster. Office was discontinued on December
12, 1880.
Mooresburgh - Established on March 26, 1821, with McVey Troy appointed
as its first postmaster. Office was discontinued on April 12, 1826,
and reestablished on July 25, 1826. Date office was located in Montour
County is not given.
Mordansville - Established on March 4, 1834, with Frederick Miller
appointed as its first postmaster. Office was discontinued on December 5, 1854.
Mordansville - Established as Bear Run on July 13, 1855, with Joseph E.
Sands appointed as its first postmaster. Name was changed to Mordansville on May 3, 1856. Office was discontinued on May 31, 1905.
Newlin - Established on June 20, 1884, with Elias Whitner appointed
as its first postmaster. Office was discontinued on January 2, 1907.
North Berwick - Established on November 1, 1904, with Alfred C. Lanning
appointed as its first
on June 30,ISll.

postmastNO~USesw
n~\U\'RVrued

-8~umidia - Established as Rhodestown on July 6, 1857, with lsaa~ Rhodes
appointed as its first postmaster. Name was changed to Numidia on March
24, 1865. Office is still existing.
Numidia

See Roaring Creek

Q~angeville - Established on February 8, 1826, with Clement G. Ricketts
appointed ~sits first postmaster. Office is still existing.
Pealer's • Established on February 15, 1837, with Daniel Pealer appointed as its firtt postmaster. Office was discontinu.~ on April 29,
1857.
Pensyl - Established on June 16, 1882, with Francis Pensyl appointed
as its first postmaster. Office was discontinued on August 13, 1904.
Pine Surrmit - Established on July 22, 1870, with Richard W. Lyons appointed as its first postmaster. Office was discontinued on February
14, 1920.
Pointsburgh_ - Established on March 7, 1836, with Frederick Shurtz appointed as its only postmaster. Office was discontinued on July 15,
1840.
PoJkville - Established on July 5, 1848, with John P. Ress appointed
as its first postmaster. Office was discontinued on September 30, 1872.
Pott 1 s Grove - Established as Pottsgrove, Northumberland .County, on
June 18, lo30, with James Reed appointed as its first postmaster. Date
located in Columbia County is not given. Name changed to Bondville on
February 26, 1840, and to Pott 1 s Grove on May 8, 1848. Date located in
Northumberland County is not given.
Raven Creek - Established on November 11, 1872, with Peter Laubach appointed as its first postmaster. Office was discontinued on December
15, 1902.
Rhodes

Established on Jtine- 18, 1894, with J*ksoa &.ast,.,_, tippoint.ed
Offt.ce wa-s <liss·o ntin\1ed on Jtdy 30, 1904.

as its fi~st. pos·~ ster.

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Rhodestown

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See Numidin

Roaring Creek - Established on March 7, 1830, witht\zima Vallerchamp
appointed as its first postmaster. Name changed to Numidia on December
13, 1941, and to Roaring Creek on December 21, 1846. Oates located in
Montour County and back in Columbia County are not given. Offic~ was
discontinued on January 31, 1940.
Rohrsburg - Established os Rohrsburgh on June 1, 1830, with Elijah S.
Ricketts appointed as its first postmaster. Name was changed to Rohrsburg during 1893. Office wns discontinued on August 15, 1953.
Rohrsbur.8.!!,
Runyan

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See Rohrsburg

See Asbury

Rupert - Established on May 10, 1855, with George S. Gilbert appointed
as its first postmaster. Office was discontinued on April 30, 1935.- Esbablished on November 12, 1896, with William H. -Bolich appointed as its first postmnster. Office was discontinued on April 30,
1906.

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Sereno - Established on January 27, 1853, with Jacob W. Warner appointed as its first postmaster. Office was discontinued on May 15, 1903.

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Shumans - Established on June 8, 1922, with Mrs. Dora M. Witmer appointed as its first postmaster. Office was discontinued on September
30, 1955.
Stillwater - Established on February 25, 1851, with James McHenry
appointed as its first postmaster. Office is sti U exis~tng""
Sugar Loaf - Established on January 31, 1829, with Joseph Jackson
appointed as its first postmaster. Office was discontinued on January
4, 1844.
Talmar - Established on April 21, 1900, with Henry R. Getty appointed
as its first postmaster. Office was discontinued on April 30, 1904.

1aurus - Established on June 11, 1886, with Richard T. Smtth appointed
as its first postmaster. Office was discontinued on February 15, 1902.
- Established on March 6, 1890, with Charles A. Edson appointed
as its only postmaster. Office was discontinued on April 30, 1904.

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Trimilla - Established on May 26, 1900, with Frank Harrington appointed as its only postmaster. Office was discontinued on January 15, 1906.
Van Camp - Established on October 26, 1857, with George w. Howell appointed as its first postmaster. Office was discontinued on June 30,
1904.
Waller - Established on June 27, 1878, with John c. Christian appointed as its first postmaster. Office was discontinued on May 14, 1904.
Washington

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See Wa.abingtonvi lle

Washingtonville~ EstablishedtsWashington on September 17, 1825, with
Robert Walker appointed as its first postmaster. Name was changed to
Washingtonville on September 8, 1828. Office was discontinued on
December 28 , 1848, and reestablished on February 8, 1849. Date office
was located in Montour County is not given.
We lliversvil~e

~ee Eyers Grove

Welliversville - Established on June 25, l8i4, with George Cavenee
appointed as its first postmaster. Office was discontinued on January
15, 1911.
White Hall - Established as Fruetstown shortly before April 1, 1811,
the date of the first report from Andrew Schooley, the first postmaster
to the Postmaster General. Name was changed to White Hall on December
29, 1819. Date office was located in Montour County is not given.
Whitmire

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See Fowlerville

Wilburton - Established on .June 27, 1891, with Thomas E. Snyder appointed ~sits first postmaster. Office is still existing.

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Willow Springs - Established on December 22, 1862, with Jesse Hicks
ap1J ofr.::ed as :i_ts first postmaster. Office was discontinued on August
15, ::.909 ,.
Wil lu:,;, Va 1 e - Established on October 1, 1872, with William Dyer ap•
poi;t ed ~-;-its only pos11:master. Office was discontinued on October 14,
~ 1879.
Wri ~~t - ~stablished on May 22, 1854, with George W. Drisbach appoint~ a-; -it s onl y postmaster~ Office was discontinued on December 24, 1858.

MONTOUR COUNTY1 PENNSYLVANIA
Comlz - Established on February 4, 1870, with Thomas J. Galbraith appointed as its first postmaster. Office was discontinued on April 14,
1904, reestablished on November 8, 1905, and discontinued on December
31, 1907.
Danville - Established in Columbia eounty on October 4, 1800, with
William Montgomery appointed as its first postmaster. Date office was
located in Montour County is not given. Office is still existing.
Exchange - Established on August 26, 1857, with John c. Ellis appointed as its first postma st er. Order of March 19, 1904, rescinded the date
of discontinuance on March 30, 1904. Office was discontinued on July
31, 1935.
Franklinville - Established on March 7, 1895, with Lloyd Thomas
appointed asi~s first postmaster. Date office was located in Columbia
County is not given.
Grova nia - Established on July 7, 1882, with Burton G. Waples appointed as its first postma st er. Offic e wa s discontinuedonMarch 31, 1914.
Howe llville - Established on March 7, 1895, with William Howell appointed as its first postmasterQ Office was discontinued on July 30, 1904.

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~e rseytown - Established in Columbia County shortly before April 1,
1~11, with Andr ew Haslet appointed as its first postmaster. Dates
office was loca ted in Montour County ans then Columbia County are not
given.
Kaseville • Established on May 20, 1899, with Clinton Rhoads appointed as i t s first postmaster. Office was discontinued on June 15, 1903.
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Liv.i.Eostoneville - Established on January 8, 1852, with Wellington D.
Wei de nhamer appointed as its first postmaster. Office was discontinued
on June 29, 1907.
Mans dale

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See Mansdale.

Mausda l e - Established as Mansdale on June 17, 1889, with Joseph
Corell appointed as its first postmaster. Name was changed to Mausda l e on November 20, 18.89. Officeves discontinued on December 14, 1918.
Moor;;_sburB - Established as Mooresburgh, Columbia County on
26, 1821, with McVey Troy appointed as its first postmaster.
war. located in Montour County is not given. Name was changed
burg on November 4, 1893. Office was discontinued on July 31,
Moo~e sburg~

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March
Date office
to Moores•
1935.

See Mooresburg

- Established on July 30, 1890, with John Billmeyer appointas i.ts f ir s t postmaster. Office was disco~tinued on July 31, 1935.

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Established on December 4, 1891, with Samuel E. Gillinger
Office was discontinued on May 31,

a ppci.i1ted as its first postmaster.

1904 .
- Established in Columbia County on Marcil. 17, 1830
Roari ne Greg
with Azima Va llerchamp appointed as its first postmaster. Name was
changed to Numidia on December 13, 1841, and to Roaring Creek on December 21, 1846. Dates of the office was located in Montour County and
then in Columbia County ate not given.

-13Strawberry Ridge• Established on June 5, 1891, with George D. Voguetz
appointed as its first postmaster. Office was discontinued on July 31,
1935.
Swenoda - Established on April 27, 1895, with Henry
as its ,fir:st postmaster.

w.

Lentz appointed

Washingtonville - Es tablished in Columbia County on January 17, 1811,
with Samuel Hutchinson appointed as its first postmaster. Date office
was located in Montour County is not given. Office is still existing.
White Hall - Established in Columbia County shortly before April 1, 1811,
with Andrew Schooley app ointed as its first postmaster. Office was discontinued on July 31, 1935. White Hall was in Northumberland County, 1811.
§ll],J,IVAN COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
Bernice - Established on April 7, 1871, with Charles Henderson appointed
as its first postmaster. Name was changed to Birch City oi:1 May 20, 1874,
and to Bernice on June 10 , 1875. Office was discontinued on December 15,
1919.
Birch City - See Bernice
Campbellville - Established on January 8, 1851, with John , campbell appointed as its first postmaster. Office was discontinued on September
15, J 928.
Cherry Mills - Established on June 10, 1850, with William M. Covanhovan
appointed as its first postmaster. Office was discontinued on October
22, 1853, reestablished on June 24, 1878, and discontinued on April 14,
1906.
Colley - Established on December 10, 1852, with Joel R. Potter appointed
as its first postmaster. Office was discontinued on January 17,. 1957.
Coreytown - Established on March 3, 1893, with Cornelius J. Harrington
appointed as its only postmaster. Office was discontinued on April
23, 1894.

-14Crestmont .. Estab lished on May 17, 1924, with William Woods appointed
as its first postmaster. Office wasdi.scontinued on May 30, 1936, reestablished on J uly 6, 1936, and discontinued on November 30, 1955.
Davidson - See Nordmont
!2!1~!!,o~ - Established as Loyalsock, Lycoming County, on March 1, 1822,
with Titus v. Ellis appointed as its first postmaster. Name changed to
Cherry on Narch 29, 1825, and to Dushore on March 20, 1852. Date the
o ': ~i. ,"'.- 0. was l ocate d in Sullivan County is not given. Office is sti 11
existins .
f, ag l !; s Lake_ - See Eag les Mere Park.
E~e._1e s Mere - Estab lished in Lycoming County on February 18, 1847, with
Wil l i am Y. Collins appointed as its first postmaster. Date office was
l ocat~d i n Sulli van County is not given. Office was discontinued on
February 14-, 1877, reestablished on May 2, 1877, and is still existing.
L 1g h :s Her e Chautauqua - See Eagles Mere Park

;Eag les lle r c Pa rk - Established as Eagles Lake on June 23, 1899, with
Edgar R. Kie s s appointed as its first postmaster. Name changed to
Eag les Here Chautauqua on January 10, 1901, and to Eagles Mere Park on
August 25 , 1903 . Office was discontinued on October 15, 1959.
Eldredville - Established tn Lycoming County on December 20, 1825, with
Edwar d A. Eldred appointed as its first postmaster. Date office was located i n Su llivan County is not given. Office was discontinued on
Janury 5 1 l GSG , reestablished on February 12, 1858, and discontinued on
Augus t 31 , 1955.
E-.a,1ons - Estab lished on February 7, 1894, with Morgan Huff appointed as
itsfirst po stmaste r. Office was discontinued on April 15, 1910.
E:,:,te ll a ... Established on November 18, 1887, with William W. Boyle appointed as its first postmaster. Office was discontinued on March 31,
1910.
~ ~sville - Established as Millview on January 14, 1850, with John
Molyneux appointed as its first postmaster. Name changed to Forksville
on February 11, 1856. Office is still existing.

-15Hillsgrove - Established as Hill's Grove, Lycoming County, on December
29, 1825, with John c. Hill appointed as its first postmaster. Date
office was located in Sullivan County is not given. Name changed to
Hillsgrove on April 30, 1895. Office is still existing.
Hill's Grove

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See Hillsgrove

Lake Run - Established on August 3, 1877, with Anthony Glokler appointed as its first postmaster. Office was discontinued on March 23, 1900.
Laporte - Established as New Laporte on September 5, 1848, with William
A. Mason appointed as its first postmaster. Name was changed to
Laporte on March 5, 1852.
Office is still existing.
Lincoln Falls - Established on August 20, 1869, with Jonathan Rogers
appointed as its first postmaster. Office was discontinued on April
30, 1913.
Lopez - Established on June 2, 1887, with Truman F. Lincoln appointed
as its first postmaster. Office is still existing.

Mildred - Established on December 5, 1894, with Christopher Hope appointed as its first postmaster. Office is still existing.
Millview

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See Forksville.

Millview - Established on September 30, 1856, with Samuel B. Birdsall
appointed as its first postmaster. Order of January 14, 1903,rescinded
the date of discontinuance on January 15, 1903. Office was discontinued
on January 14, 1904.
Muncy Bottom - Established on August 5, 1854, with James Taylor appointed as its first postmaster. Office was discontinued on October
18, 1864, reestablished on January 4, 1865, and discontinued on January 6, 1875.

Muucy Valley

Established on January 11, 1878, with Frederick E. Wood
appointed as its first postmaster. Office is still existing.
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Murray - Established on April 29, 1905, with Martin L. Lynch appointed
as its first postmaster. Office was discontinued on January 15, 1935.
Newell - Established on June l, 1891, with George w. Kipp appointed
as its only posbnaster. Office was discontinued on June 1, 1897.
New Laporte

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See Laporte

Nordmont - Established as Davidson, Lycoming County,on September 18,
1835, with John Hiddleston appointed as :Its first postmaster. Date
office was located in Sullivan County is not given. Name was changed
to Nordmont on November 30, 1886. Office was discontinued on June 15,
1935.
Ogdonia - Established on January 30, 1890, with George A. Shoemaker
appointed as its first postmaster. Office was discontinued on December
15, 1893.
Piatt - Established on February 13, 1886, with Charles J. Caseman aprointed as its first postmaster. Office was discontinued on March 31,
1908.
Plunkett appointed as
2, 1880, and
Proctor, and

Established on September 20, 1869, with David L. Warner
its first postmaster. Office was discontinued on September
reestablished on September 20, 1880. Name was changed to
in Lycoming County on January 8, 1885.

Rickett,!_ - Established on January 24, 1891, with Edwin G. Trexle~
appointed as its first postmaster. Located in Lycoming County on
November 18, 1891.
Ringdale - Established as Ringville on March 18, 1878, with Herman
H. Ring appointed as its first postmaster. Name was changed to Ringdale on June 19, 1893. Office was discontinued on January 31, 1900.
Ringville

See Ringdale

Robinson's Lake - Established in Luzerne County on October 3, 1855,
with Clemuel G. Ricketts appointed as its first postmaster. Date

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-17office was located in Sullivan County is not given. Office was dis continued on April 12, 1860.
Sciotavale - Established in Bradford County on March 26, 1878 , with GeMge D. Jackson as its
first postmaster. Located in Sullivan County on June 1, 1907.
Satterfield - Established on September 6, 1895, with Carrie D. Borton appointed as its first
postmaster. Office was discontinued Qn January 14, 1905.
Shunk - Established in Lycoming County on November 5, 1845, with P e ru s Williams appointed
as its first postmaster. Date office was located in Sullivan County i s not given. Office was
discontinued on January 31, 1935, reestablished on June 17, 1936, and it i s still existing.
Sonestown - Established on August 5, 1854, with John Sones appointed as its first JDStmaster.
Office was discontinued on January 29, 1965.
Taneyville - Established on August 26, 1846, with Isaac Courson appo inted as its first postmaster. Date office was located in Lycoming County is not given .
Wheelerville - Established on January 22, 1883, with Henry P. Tripp a w ointed as its first
postmaster. Office was discontinued on August 8, 1887, ree s tablished on June 6, 1903, and
discontinued on November 15, 1952.

Publications of the Columbia County Historical Society:
A Quarterly News-Letter, containing announcements, official and otherwise; current activ1t1es;
library and museum acquisitions; and other items dealing with the Society's collections.
Other publications designed to be lasting interest carry price tags. To members they
come either free or with substantial discounts. Receipts are channeled to the Society's
Publication Fund, which will support future publications. This fund also derives support from
the annual subsidy granted by the Columbia County Commi:ssioners. Publications of the Coi'umbia
County Historical Society include:
Columbian Series:
Booklets on detailed topics, limp cover, n, imeographed or printed.
The Susquehanna Shad, a thorough account derived from the source current problems and
the potential, 21 pages, second printing, 30¢.
The Covered Bridges of Columbia County, illustrated, diagrams, 33 pages, $1,00.
The North Branch Canal, Living and Working Q.!1 the Canal, Reminiscences and Aspects,
32 pages, illustrated, second printing, $1,00.
The Historical Society at Work - Columbia County Historical Society Workshops, ~-30-

~ - 1, !.21.Q, treating of society acquisitions, society operations, society publications, 15 pages,
1970, $1.00.
The First Post Offices and Postmasters of Columbia, Montour and Sullivan Counties, a
c atalogue, a useful reference publication 17 pages, 1971·, limited addition free to interested
libraries and members as long as it lasts. A limited number printed. $1.00

_& Checklist~ Newspapers Available~ and for Columbia, Luzerne, Lycoming, Montour,
Northumberland, Schuylkill, !!!!.d Sullivan Counties, Pa., a catalogue, an,d reference publication,
estimated 42 pages, 1972, free to neighboring historical societies. A limited number printed,
January, 1972. $1.50
Monograph Series:
Quiet Boomtown: Jamison City, Pa., 1889 -1.2ll, in press, estimated 200 pages, illustrated,
bibliography, Feb. 1972, discounts for preprinting reservations.

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Anthracite Coal Industry, in preparation .

History of Columbia County: Laying the Foundations, mimeographed, second printing, 1962, out
of print, expanded revision in preparation.