Here’s another piece in my continuing series about the original Susquehanna County courthouse in Montrose, Pennsylvania, built in 1813. Our old buildings, although we often have sentimental feelings for them, are often relegated to the dust bins of history. As we have seen with the recent demolition of the old Montrose hospital, we wake up …
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In this article, I explore the history of the original courthouse in Montrose, Pennsylvania, built in 1813, and as I searched for artist renderings and photographs, I learned there's still some pieces of the courthouse left today.
Isaac Post, a pioneer in Montrose, Pennsylvania, played a key role in constructing the town's early buildings, including the first courthouse. On October 7, 1813, he humorously crowned the courthouse's roof with a pumpkin, which he disguised as a finial. Post's efforts symbolized his dedication to the burgeoning community.
Not long ago I started another history piece about Montrose, Pennsylvania, and I wanted to reference the Endless Mountains. Traditionally, this name refers to an area of Northeastern Pennsylvania that comprises the counties of Bradford, Sullivan, Susquehanna, and Wyoming. And it’s not really mountains, as much as endless ridges and valleys. Elk Mountain, home to …
April is National Poetry Month, and I didn't want the month to pass by without posting something historical thatI've written about Montrose. This poem is one of my favorites, and writing it, became a springboard for the rest of my poems about Montrose.
The White Whale 