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Gratz During the Civil War – Tobias Wiest House

| April 18, 2012

The house presently on Lot #58 was originally on Lot #26 and was moved to its new location in 1910.  It was built prior to 1818 for Henry Ramberger who was the first owner of the lot.  Early owners of this house were Emanuel Hoffman and Solomon Laudenslager.  In 1860, the house was sold to […]

Last County Civil War Vet Marks Birthday

| January 31, 2012

1943.  Henry Maurer, Last Civil War Veteran in County to Mark 97th Birthday. Henry Maurer, last Civil War veteran in Dauphin County, who will observe his ninety-seventh birthday anniversary next Tuesday, is shown with some members of his family at the home of a daughter, Mrs. Samuel Miller, Wiconisco, where the aged man now makes […]

Gratz During the Civil War – Daniel Good House

| January 7, 2012

The house and lot known as #10 was one of several properties in Gratz Borough that was owned by the Daniel Good family.  Its original owner was Abraham Herner, a stone mason, who purchased the land from Simon Gratz in 1816.  Abraham sold the land to members of the Hartman family in 1818.  Subsequently, transactions […]

Gratz During the Civil War – Henry Kauderman, Boot and Shoe Maker

| September 20, 2011

The original owner of this lot was probably Samuel Dubendorf and the house that is here was probably built before 1828.  Dubendorf sold the property to Henry Schreiner in 1830.  In 1838, Henry Schreiner sold this property to Abraham Hess.  Hess was a shoemaker and probably built the shop building that still stands today adjacent […]

Robert C. “Pete” Wiscount Veteran’s Memorial Park, Tremont

| September 5, 2011

The Robert C. “Pete” Wiscount Veteran’s Memorial Park is located on the south side of the main street (Route 209) of Tremont, Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania. The dedicatory plaque reads: Robert C. “Pete” Wiscount Veteran’s Memorial Park This park, built on the site of the Tremont Hardware, was erected through Pete’s vision, leadership, and dedication.  His […]