Hamlet History, Part 4 (Arendtsville, Aspers, Beecherstown, Bendersville, Brysonia, Butler Township)
Arendtsville Settled in 1810 Originally called John's Pursuit Incorporated in 1896 Named for early settler, John Arendt Post office established 9/16/1841 On November 22, 1918, Arendtsville resident, Ira E. Lady, died of wounds sustained in World War I. The Biglerville American Legion is named in his
Roy Mickley and the Early Fruit Industry by Sam Walmer
Roy Mickley lives in the house he built with his son, nine miles west of Gettysburg, Pennsylvania. His wife died in 1983, after they had been married for 67 years, had seven children, and numerous grand-and great-grandchildren. At 98 Roy
Hamlet History Night
Join us for a lively discussion of the history of Arendtsville, Beecherstown, and Bendersville with special speakers, Ann Griffith and Sandy Kime. Bring your questions and memories of these great fruit-belt hamlets. See you there! FREE ADMISSION
1896 Signature Quilt from Bethlehem Lutheran Church by Peggie Williams
The Bethlehem Lutheran Church signature quilt from 1896 is proudly displayed in the main room of the National Apple Museum in Biglerville, Pennsylvania. The quilt is 80”x80” and contains 1006 written lines, the vast majority of which are the names
