Twentieth century history of Clearfield County, Pennsylvania
Only those who have undertaken similar work can appreciate the amount of labor involved in preparing a history of a great county like Clearfield, particularly when, as in this instance, so much of the early history of the county is dependent upon local tradition and practically all of the early settlers have passed away.
While great care has been taken to avoid mistakes, it is but natural that in a work of such an extensive scope errors will occur and for such as may be found in the book, the editor asks the indulgence of the reader.
Whatever be its merits or imperfections, the work of preparation has been one of great interest and instruction to the editor.
Table of Contents
CHAPTER I
Geography, Topography and Geology 19
CHAPTER II
Indian Occupation 22
CHAPTER III
Land Titles 24
CHAPTER IV
The Early Settlers 27
CHAPTER V
Organization of the County 30
CHAPTER VI
County and Other Officials 38
CHAPTER VII
Military History and the County Militia — The Civil War 44
CHAPTER VIII
Military History — The Civil War — Continued 74
CHAPTER IX
The Spanish-American War 115
CHAPTER X
The Press 174
CHAPTER XI
The Bench of Clearfield County 178
CHAPTER XII
The Bar of Clearfield County — Former Members 184
CHAPTER XIII
Clearfield County Bar — Present Members 193
CHAPTER XIV
The Medical Profession 199
CHAPTER XV
Public Institutions 214
CHAPTER XVI
Education 220
CHAPTER XVII
Transportation Facilities 224
CHAPTER XVIII
Manufacturers 227
CHAPTER XIX
Financial Institutions 233
CHAPTER XX
Agriculture 239
CHAPTER XXI
Coal Production and Development 242
CHAPTER XXII
Religious Development 251
CHAPTER XXIII
The Townships 258
CHAPTER XXIV
The Boroughs 318
CHAPTER XXV
Statistics 333
Representative Citizens 337
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Clearfield County is one of the largest in Pennsylvania, covering a territory of thirty-six and seventeen-twentieth miles from north to south, and about forty and one-half miles from east to west. It has an area of eleven hundred and thirty square miles, or seven hundred and twenty-three thousand, two hundred acres.
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