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History of Indiana, (Indiana County) PennsylvaniaOur database does not include an historic photo for Indiana, (Indiana County) Pennsylvania, do you have one you would like to contribute? Contact Us! 15% - 35% off all Products ยป The Ready Store Local History Notes:The 1854 Gazetteer of the United States by Thomas Baldwin shows: INDIANA, a county in the S. W. central part of Pennsylvania, has an area of about 770, square miles. The Conemaugh river forms its boundary on the S. It is also drained by Little Mahoning, Crooked, Black Lick, and Two Lick creeks. The surface is hilly. The soil, where not too rough for cultivation, is moderately fertile. Grain, horses, cattle, and sheep are the staples. In 1850 there were raised 213,636 bushels of corn; 209,763 of wheat; 493,182 of oats; 18,189 tons of hay, and 470,251 pounds of butter. There were 17 flour and grist mills, 5 saw mills, 3 iron foundries, 1 furnace, and 2 woollen factories. It contained 61 churches, 3 newspaper offices, 5271 pupils attending public schools, and 57 attending academies or other schools. Extensive forests of white pine and other timber overspread a portion of the surface. The highlands contain large quantities of bituminous coal and iron ore; and valuable salt springs occur in the S. part of the county. The Pennsylvania canal and Central railroad pass along the S. border. Organized in 1803, and named from the general appellation of the aboriginal tribes. Capital, Indiana. Population, 27,170. |
Pennsylvania Facts: Indiana County Facts: Seat: IndianaEstablished: 1803 Formed from: Lycoming and Westmoreland
Indiana is situated 396 meters above sea level. |
