Welcome to the letterkenny historical society website. The pennsylvania magazine of history and biography, hsps scholarly magazine published since 1877, is one of the countrys most prestigious state historical journals. Welcome to some of the best letterkenny genealogy resources found on the web. The community also included a general store run by william haryett, who originally hailed from nearby brudenell. Historical collections of the state of pennsylvania, by sherman day, philadelphia, 1843, page 347358. When asked where material from the show comes from, jared keeso says about half of the show is made up by him and his writing partner, while the other half is based off of things hes seen while he went town to town in rural canada playing hockey. Letterkenny is the largest town in county donegal and one of the fastest growing towns in europe with a population of approximately 20,000. Full text of history of the gable family see other formats gc 929.
As the opening card for episode 1 of letterkenny problems reads, there is a small town of 5000 people in midwestern ontario called letterkenny. Letterkenny is the largest town in county donegal, ireland with a population of approx 20,000 people. Schuylkill county was created on march 1, 1811, from parts of berks and northumberland counties and named for the schuylkill river. Old photos, videos and stories of letterkenny in co. With adequate road infrastructure, letterkenny boasts a good nightlife with plenty of thirdlevel college students to create a lively atmosphere. There are no onpost temporary lodging facilities at letterkenny army depot. Lead and missile defense agency modernization through partnership. It holds a rich and wonderful history and we are delighted to share this with you with this webpage. Letterkenny was at that point the largest installation in pennsylvania, with more than 5,400 workers. For live events personal appearances, please contact. A website for the letterkenny tv show, which appears on cravetv and the comedy network in canada.
Welcome to the letterkenny historical societys facebook page. The book, the first comprehensive history of pennsylvania in almost three decades, sets the pennsylvania story in the larger context of national social, cultural, economic, and political development. Letterkenny the complete season 15 letterkenny is a comedy franchise created by jared keeso about the fictional ontario farming community of letterkenny and the constant feuding of its hicks, skids, hockey players, and more. Book your tickets online for the top things to do in letterkenny, ireland on tripadvisor. This page primarily lists records kept at the city level. Letterkenny is the largest town in county donegal, ireland, with a population of about 18,000.
Framed prints for export are finished with acrylic glass for safety purposes. Along with the nearby city of derry, letterkenny forms the major economic core of the islands northwest. Hotels near letterkenny army depot see military discounts. Letterkenny chapel and the franklin county veterans and 911 memorial park are the. History of tke gable family compiled ly frank allaben for percival k. The horse valley bridge, rocky spring presbyterian church, and skinner tavern are listed on the national register of historic places geography. Italian visit to letterkenny chapel draws international attentionvisit. Township hamilton township harrisburg henry indians in. At the letterkenny army depot, located near chambersburg, pennsylvania.
Letterkenny army depot project gutenberg selfpublishing. The township is named after letterkenny in county donegal, ireland. Letterkenny website for the tv show and webseries appearing on cravetv and the comedy network in canada. Department of war to be one of twelve new ordnance depots. Chambersburg, pa 1869, 18711875, 18761877 business directory city directories allen county public library. The eastern half of the township is in the great appalachian valley, while the western half occupied by the. A history of drama in letterkenny theatre, music and the arts have always been at the heart of letterkennys history, particularly important throughout the twentieth century, read more. History of adams county pennsylvania, part 3, including biographical sketches from history of cumberland and adams counties, pennsylvania.
Resources for employees, visitors, contractors and area information. On december 18, 1941, the secretary of war, henry l. Check flight prices and hotel availability for your visit. It came just 11 days after the bombing of pearl harbor. It lies on the river swilly in east donegal and has a population of 19,588. Leaders and team members from letterkenny army depot, the baltimore district of the u. Additional records are listed on the county and state pages.
Chambersburg, pa 1947, 1949 city directories allen county public library. There are two suggestions as to how letterkenny got its name. Compiled from historical collections of the state of pennsylvania, an illustrated history of the commonwealth of pennsylvania, etc the history of franklin county in pennsylvania, is recalled through a mixture of colorful tales and factual data in this new 46 page booklet, reprinted primarily from four hard. It has plenty of decent pubs, and more than enough places to eat, to suit all ages. Chambersburg pennsylvania city directories family history library. First it was created to be an ammunition depot, but today it is the armys capabilities depot. The organizing and typing was done by charlou dolan.
Schuylkill county is a county located in the commonwealth u. We hope you will participate on the letterkenny forums, it is a great place to find or post information on letterkenny genealogy and is completely free to participate. The research for this source book was done by charlou dolan, rena mills, and charlotte baker. The horse valley bridge, rocky spring presbyterian church, and skinner tavern are listed on the national register of historic. Leitir ceanainn, meaning hillside of the ocannons, nicknamed the cathedral town, is the largest and most populous town in county donegal, ireland. Letterkenny township, franklin county, pennsylvania family history library. It is located in the heart of the anthracite coal region of pennsylvania. Letterkennys mission would be to reduce the surplus of forthcoming material and to store and ship ammunition, trucks. The closest offpost hotels and motels are about 4 miles east of the main gate near i81, exit 20 in scotland. Taken its name from the gaelic irish leitir ceannain. Stimson, issued the directive to acquire 21,000 acres 85 km. Eisenhower, general of the army, supreme commander allied forces europe in world war ii. Letterkenny army depot, chambersburg, pennsylvania. In 1941, it was decided that the township of letterkenny would become the site of a new depot.
Letterkenny township, franklin county, pennsylvania. Army corps of engineers and the local community gathered recently to. Letterkenny army depot army base in chambersburg, pa. Letterkenny township, franklin county, pennsylvania wikipedia. The first suggests it came from leitir ceanainn ceannfhionn, the whitefairheaded hillside. Genealogical and family history information is also to be found in some monographs e. You will not find it difficult to prove that battles, campaigns, and even wars have been won or lost primarily because of. This is a website dedicated to our men and women serving at letterkenny army depot, pa. Letterkenny is a comedy franchise created by jared keeso about the fictional ontario farming community of letterkennyand the constant feuding of its hicks, skids, hockey players, and more the first original series commissioned by canadian videoondemand service crave, letterkenny is now. The mission would be to reduce the surplus of forthcoming material and to store and ship ammunition, trucks, parts, and. Its purpose is to provide military personnel the information necessary for their move to the area.
The population was 2,318 at the 2010 census, up from 2,074 at the 2000 census. This was abridged for the halfhour sitcom to there are 5000 people in letterkenny. Pennsylvania county histories and pennsylvania biographies. This information is for both onpost and offpost at letterkenny army depot, pa. Letterkenny army depot, pa history you will not find it difficult to prove that battles, campaigns, and even wars have been won or lost primarily because of logistics. In 1877, john gallagher, who had emigrated from ireland, opened a postal outlet. The eastern half of the township is in the great appalachian valley, while the western half occupied by the eastern two. Pmhb is a benefit for friends of hsp and is also available to individual and institutional subscribers scroll down to view links to recent issues of the pennsylvania magazine of history and biography. Pennsylvania house bed and breakfast letterkenny co.
Letterkenny genealogy in franklin county, pa usa 1,015,348 pennsylvania 60,654 franklin county 1,038 letterkenny 11. Letterkenny celebrates project completion with corps of. The population was 2,318 at the 2010 census, up from 2,074 at the 2000 census history. Letterkenny army depot is located in south central pennsylvania, southwest of harrisburg. Much of the book is devoted to landlordism in west donegal. Letterkennys early settlers included the hartwicks, kauffeldts, jessups, pilgrims and welks. Historic pittsburgh collection is a digital collection that provides an opportunity to explore and research the history of pittsburgh and the surrounding western. King, who was a pastor of the church, has left among the archives a little book containing the names of all the. Genealogy of letterkenny letterkenny historical records.
A choice of six frame types are available for online order. Without sacrificing treatment of the influential leaders who made pennsylvania history, the book focuses especially on the lives of everyday. A local history, the book is a remembrance and a contribution to the historical. The fictional community of letterkenny, ontario is the principal setting of the letterkenny universe. Get directions, maps, and traffic for letterkenny, pa. Letterkenny army depot upholds its mission to provide the best in heath care and safety to the troops, its employees and contractors, as well. Letterkenny army depot news newspapers books scholar jstor june 2014 learn how and when to.
Letterkenny township, franklin county, pennsylvania facts. Designed to make highquality scholarship accessible for students, the pennsylvania history series has been published since 1948 and now features more than thirty titles that advance the mission of the pha by engaging with key social, political, and cultural issues in the history of the state and region. The depot is a top three employer in franklin county, pa. Perfects day the haunting of modeans ii super hard easter.
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