Once scattered with frontier forts and Native American paths, Uniontown has changed considerably since Henry Beeson, a Virginia Quaker, offered fifty-four lots for sale on July 4, 1776. Around Uniontown captures this history with nearly two hundred vintage images culled from personal collections and the Uniontown Public Library's archives. In these pages, revisit 1896, when Uniontown had its greatest patriotic festivity. View beautiful tree-lined streets with the magnificent homes of coal barons. Visit the "patch towns," and meet the people who lived and worked during the booming coal and coke era. Witness the sensational Polly Williams murder trial, and learn about some of the unique individuals who have called Uniontown home, such as Gen. George C. Marshall, David Blythe, and "Crazy Billy."
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Victoria Dutko Leonelli, a certified researcher and curator of the Pennsylvania Room at the Uniontown Public Library, belongs to several historical and genealogical organizations. She also served as a member of the Mayor's Bicentennial Committee, which celebrated the two hundredth anniversary of the incorporation of Uniontown and dedicated the known Underground Railroad station in Uniontown.
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As my Grandmothers and Grandfathers settled in Uniontown and the the burgs around the area in the early 1900's from Czechoslovakia, found work, raised their families, and then their families families.. This edition in the Images of America book series is beautifully written about the simple and wholesome lives of the people of Uniontown. I bought one for my Aunt, one of the last two siblings of the Brzac clan left, she is 89 now, and living here in Detroit, and she just couldn't put it down, was smiling while reading it solid for atleast 2 hours.. and pointing out things she remembered. Thank You for helping us remember the good times and relive the happy moments of our Uniontown.. This book will be enjoyed for a long time in our family..
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Every book I have read by this company I love. My father was
from Uniontown. I am doing geneology on line. I never did this before. I found pictures of my family in this book. Also, I learned the history of Uniontown where my father and his family were from Hustead is well known name in this area. I suggest any one working on geneology order these books. It is exciting. Part of our history. I am visiting my fathers cousin this year and plan to take the book for her to see. Make lovely gifts.
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This unique bird's-eye view of Uniontown as it appeared in 1879 shows Capt. Adam Clarke Nutt's home, Lemont Furnace, the Methodist Episcopal Church, the Fayette County Courthouse, the concert hall, and the Presbyterian Church. Read the first page Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Fayette County, National Road, Monongahela River, Civil War, Courtesy of Rev, Peter Malik, Courtesy of Wilbert Don Jordan, Main Street, Courtesy of Mick Gallis, George Washington, Oak Hill, Uniontown Senior High School, Courtesy of Harold Richardson, David Gilmore Blythe, Fort Necessity, Henry Beeson, Revolutionary War, Courtesy of Carol Dutko Marshaus, Courtesy of Scott Novak, Dickerson Run, National Register of Historic Places, Native American, White Rocks, Youghiogheny River, Arch Street New!
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This unique bird's-eye view of Uniontown as it appeared in 1879 shows Capt. Adam Clarke Nutt's home, Lemont Furnace, the Methodist Episcopal Church, the Fayette County Courthouse, the concert hall, and the Presbyterian Church. Read the first page Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Fayette County, National Road, Monongahela River, Civil War, Courtesy of Rev, Peter Malik, Courtesy of Wilbert Don Jordan, Main Street, Courtesy of Mick Gallis, George Washington, Oak Hill, Uniontown Senior High School, Courtesy of Harold Richardson, David Gilmore Blythe, Fort Necessity, Henry Beeson, Revolutionary War, Courtesy of Carol Dutko Marshaus, Courtesy of Scott Novak, Dickerson Run, National Register of Historic Places, Native American, White Rocks, Youghiogheny River, Arch Street New!
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- The Civil War by Robert P. Jordan in Front Matter, and page 41
- Native Americans (Nature Company Discoveries Libraries) by Judith Simpson on page 115
- George Washington (Great Commanders) by Michael Rose on page 50
- The Revolutionary War (America at War (Facts on File)) by Louise Minks on page 20
- Frank Lloyd Wright: Writings and Buildings by Frank Lloyd Wright on page 127
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