History of gouldsboro gouldsboro historical society. We also have a collection of artifacts left by indigenous residents of gouldsboro, recovered from archaeological digs in the area. Gouldsboro white pages phone books in pennsylvania pa. Gouldsboro lake pennsylvania 2020 all you need to know. Browse the most recent gouldsboro, pennsylvania obituaries and condolences. The assessor is in the office on wednesdays only from 8am to 4pm. Explore the best trails in gouldsboro, pennsylvania on traillink. History comes back to life in this historical day out. Life after death experience nde with steve gardipee, vietnam war story one of the best ndes duration. Browse photos, see new properties, get open house info, and research neighborhoods on trulia. Gouldsboro state park is a 2,880acre 1,165 ha pennsylvania state park in coolbaugh township, monroe county and lehigh township, wayne county, pennsylvania in the united states.
Parts of clifton township, thornhurst township, and covington township in lackawanna county, as well as a very small portion of coolbaugh township in monroe county are serviced by the gouldsboro post office, and are also often referred to as gouldsboro. Jim published a 282page book, the history of thornhurst and the upper lehigh river, which contains 16 maps, 116 pictures, and an extensive compilation of the history of the area. The vacant lot last sold on for, with a recorded lot size of 0. In some cases yards, stations, repair facilities, etc. Gouldsboro area foundationgouldsboro train station. Reliable information about the coronavirus covid19 is available from the world health organization current situation, international travel.
Gould, a native of new york, acquired an immense fortune during the industrial revolution, part of which included ownership of ten percent of all the rail tracks in the united states at the time of his death. Sarah rieder has 73 books on goodreads, and recently added helen of troy by margaret george, march sisters. Gouldsboro state park is located very close to tobyhanna state park and pennsylvania state game lands 127 and 312. He went on to explain that he and his fellow soldiers had felt the need of a summer outing, and thought we would take it at the north. Whether you are a first time traveler or avid visitor of this region of the world. Box 805, 32 2nd street, gouldsboro, pa 18424 officer in charge, william morgan 5708420434 phone 5708420102 fax dial 911 for emergency.
For the last two years, we have ridden train excursions that made a stop at gouldsboro, and it has b. Gouldsboro white pages phone books in maine me whitepages. The gouldsboro historical society members have scraped and repainted the state historical sign on route 507. Celebrate and remember the lives we have lost in gouldsboro, pennsylvania. Gouldsboro, pa peer comparisons by rank and percentile.
Zillow has 119 homes for sale in lehigh township matching. Books for sale classified ads in gouldsboro, pennsylvania. Maintained by the members and staff of gouldsboro volunteer fire company. Oclcs webjunction has pulled together information and resources to assist library staff as they consider how to handle coronavirus. To inquire about making a nonsolicited donation to the gouldsboro police department, please contact the gouldsboro town office at 207. They are now working hard collecting memorabilia for.
Learning about the history of the gouldsboro area adds a great deal of depth to ones appreciation and understanding. The two most popular reasons for wishing to consult railroadrelated land records are property ownership investigations and historical research. Gouldsboro area historical tornado activity is slightly below pennsylvania state average. What a treasure trove of the past if you like history i could have spent hours pouring through books, so im sharing with you some of the pictures i took from the grace lutheran church gouldsboro pa 18761955 record book. Including its history, the gouldsboro state park, the hunziker house, the delaware state forest, and more sharon clyde on. Land, in what was then the county of lincoln, was given to colonel nathan jones, francis shaw and robert gould in 1764 by the general. Funeral home services for sharon are being provided by brian arthur strauch funeral home. Gouldsboro was named for jay gould, who built a tannery in the area before becoming famous as a financier. Deeds are available for viewing during the hours the assessors office is open and. Gouldsboro, pa politics and election data homefacts. Get to know the real possibility of aarp in gouldsboro. The park includes the 250acre 100 ha gouldsboro lake.
In 2017, gouldsboro, pa had a population of 658 people with a median age of 48. This site is a window into the work of the gouldsboro historical society, located in gouldsboro, maine. Historical educational in gouldsboro, pa plus lots of other great things to do with kids. Cemeteries in gouldsboro, pennsylvania find a grave. Shop gouldsboro, pennsylvania postcard and more music, movie, and tv memorabilia at amazons entertainment collectibles store. The schoodic chamber of commerce represents over 80 businesses and individuals in the acadia national park region of downeast maine. Books services near gouldsboro, pennsylvania facebook, twitter, instagram and linkedin. The museum has excellent displays of memorabilia from the local area and of course the railroad line, and friendly volunteers who greet arriving passengers. Learn about the gouldsboro, pa housing market through trends and averages. During the 1840s and 1850s the delaware, lackawanna, and western railroad built their line through the area and opened up a large tract of virgin hemlock.
Confederate flags fly in gouldsboro s lehigh cemetery. It was known in the late 1700s as gouldsboro plantation and was part of what was called county of lincoln in the commonwealth of massachusetts. They have walked in the memorial day parade dressed in victorian clothing. Gouldsboro, pa real estate gouldsboro homes for sale.
The flags are replicas of ones used by the confederacy during the civil war, but nobody is sure who the flags are supposed to. Here you will find a listing of our events, activities, useful links, and some town history. Railroad maps pennsylvania historical and museum commission. Comments on discussion boards from them will be hidden by default. Many older residents have come forward with wonderful tales of the good old days. Discover monroe county like you have never seen it before. Profusely illustrated book looks to be privately published by the author and also has what looks to be the authors name signed on the inside title page in this wonderfully illustrated book of thornhurst pennsylvania and the upper lehigh river featuring lehigh canal stoddartsville drinkers beach jay gould gouldsborough clifton township gouldsboro wayne county. At no time does the gbpd solicit charitable donations. Gouldsboro outdoor activities and recreation gouldsboro, pa. Gouldsboro united methodist church open hearts open minds. Gouldsboro, pa land for sale 84 listings land and farm. Cemeteries in gouldsboro, pennsylvania, a find a grave.
Aarp will host a weekly live coronavirus information teletown hall on thursday at 1 pm et. View photos, research land, search and filter more than 84 listings land and farm. Box 301, 490 main street, gouldsboro, pa 18424 5708422663 dial 911 for emergency. A fascinating look at the history of mark twain, and where he used to spend some of his days. The gouldsboro area foundation received a 2002 restoration award from the wayne county historical society. Here is a partial picture tour of the park and it assets. In 1948, the war assets administration took control of the property and in april of 1949, the commonwealth of pennsylvania received title to most of the 26,000 acres, with the remaining area operated as the tobyhanna army depot. Gouldsboro state park project gutenberg selfpublishing. Content on this web site is supplied by gouldsboro volunteer fire company. With point2 homes, you can easily browse through gouldsboro, pa single family homes for sale, townhouses, condos and commercial properties, and quickly get a general perspective on the real estate prices. View more property details, sales history and zestimate data on zillow. Gouldsboro, maine was first settled in the area now called west gouldsboro and this became gouldsboro s first village. Its a great way to excite kids about history and one of the most influential novelists of all time.
They have made and hung red bows for christmas throughout the area. Numerous and frequentlyupdated resource results are available from this search. According to the united states census bureau, gouldsboro has a total area of 3. Today, a very good friend of mine, invited me to come to the church and look at some of the documents and photos they have. Gouldsboro historical society the schoodic peninsula.
The table below compares gouldsboro to the other 1,761 incorporated cities, towns and cdps in pennsylvania by rank and percentile using july 1, 2019 data. Historical presidential election data and current political representatives for gouldsboro, pa monroe county. The cdps population was 890 at time of the 2010 united states census. Comprehensive list of the most haunted places in gouldsboro, pa, each with ghostly history, photos, maps, gps coordinates and much more. Full text of historical researches of gouldsboro, maine. Jay gould has turned out to be much less the rascal he was first thought to be. Wayne moreau obituary spring brook, pa scranton times. Confederate flags in area cemetery stump locals news. Craigslist search, craigslist is no longer supported. Gouldsboro, maine was first settled in the area now called west gouldsboro and this became the first village of gouldsboro. Browse mls listings in gouldsboro and take real estate virtual tours at realtor.
Between 2016 and 2017 the population of gouldsboro, pa declined from 704 to 658, a 6. The book is available for purchase by making arrangements directly with mr. My friends, he began with good cheer, how do you like this way of coming back into the union. They didnt just bemoan the deterioration of this beautiful old train station. Gouldsboro state park is named for gouldsboro, which was in turn named for jay gould 1836 1892. Gouldsboro united methodist church we are located in the beautiful pocono mountains of pennsylvania just a short drive off exit off of route 380. Gouldsboro, pa real estate prices overview searching homes for sale in gouldsboro, pa has never been more convenient. It was a very successful harvest with a good turnout of friends, neighbors, ice harvest aficionados, and many people from miles away who came out to see how ice was harvested 100 years ago. Coolbaugh twp historical association ice harvest 2016. Lehigh township real estate lehigh township homes for. The foundation is as an inspiration to local groups. Search our online phone book to find phone numbers, addresses, and more.
Historical researches of gouldsboro, maine book, 1904. A fascinating living history museum depicting pennsylvania farm life in the late 1700s. Tobyhanna state park opened to the public in 1949, complete with parking areas, swimming beach, boat rental and boat launching site, water supply, and sanitary facilities. Sharon grivner passed away in gouldsboro, pennsylvania. Search the history of over 424 billion web pages on the internet. Coolbaugh township historical association wills mansion museum. With more than 49 gouldsboro trails covering 514 miles, youre bound to find a perfect trail like the lackawanna river heritage trail or palmer township recreation trail towpath bike trail. Warehouse associate jobs, employment in gouldsboro, pa. Find local gouldsboro pa aarp programs and information. Gouldsboro is a small village located in lehigh township in wayne county, pennsylvania. Our exhibits range from tools to tombstones, illustrating early life and customs of the area, local artisans, as well as maritime and military history. Apply to warehouse worker, processing assistant, process worker and more.
Get instant criminal history, financial history, addresses and contact info. An informative book was published, containing history of jay gould, ice cutting on the five lakes where huge icehouses stored ice all year for shipping to new york and as far as florida. Gouldsboro, lehigh township in the very southwestern tip of wayne county is a town once known as sand cut. This will prevent sarah from sending you messages, friend request or from viewing your profile.
Please join us each week for the latest information on the coronavirus. Gouldsboro state park 2020 all you need to know before. Of the land acquired, about twothirds of the area was made into. Gouldsboro is a village and censusdesignated place cdp in lehigh township, wayne county, and coolbaugh township, monroe county, in pennsylvania. Funds collected from donations can only be used for specific purposes by the gbpd. Contribute, create and discover gravesites from all over the world. Interested in sharing or viewing old photos and artifacts relating to thornhurst. Apply to warehouse worker, forklift operator, material handler and more. Of the land acquired, about twothirds of the area was made into game lands 127, and the remaining onethird was used to create both gouldsboro and tobyhanna state parks. A fun, and education family day out at this hartford h 147 miles from gouldsboro. Intermixed with the towns, villages, families, and businesses are those who came before.
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