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Our purpose is to engage people of all ages in the history of Jefferson County. We collect and care for relevant objects, images and documents, and we invite county residents and visitors to research our materials, interact with our exhibits, take part in our programs, and read our publications in order to encourage an understanding of our past and present and a vision for our future EMAIL: JCHC@alltel.net |
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Officers and Members of the Board
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Executive Director:
Ken Burkett
Curator:
Carole A. Briggs
Administrative Assistant:
Theresa Costa
President:
Diana Farley
Vice-President:
Kelly Harriger
Secretary:
Cathy Dinger
Board Member:
William Crain
Development:
Bruce Wohnsiedler
Buildings & Grounds:
Richard Beck
Bowdish Liaison:
Jon Noonan
Members:
Kathy Smith
Dorrie Altman
Board Member:
Joni Kerr
Treasurer:
Judy Brady
Jefferson County History Highlights
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Before 1492 - Woodland Indians live and travel through the area
1492-1794 - Eastern seaboard settled by Europeans who gradually move west
1794 - Joseph Barnett, Andrew Barnett, and Samuel Scott come to the area
1797 - Joseph Barnett returns with his family and settles at Port Barnett
1797-1830 - Pioneer period
1830-1861 - A period of slow development
1861-1865 - Civil War (The 105th or "Wild CatRegiment" formed)
1865-1874 - Timbering expands
1874 - Railroad completed across the county
1883 - Coal production and export begins
1917 - US enters World War I
1918 - Jefferson County gradually slips into depressed conditions
1929-1941 - The Great Depression For the complete story, you may want to purchase "Creamed Onions for Supper: The Great Depression, Jefferson County, Pennsylvania".
1941-1945 - World War II
1945-1960s - Economically strong, then several companies created during WWII close
1970 - Interstate 80 crosses Pennsylvania and traverses Jefferson County
1975 Vietnam Conflict ends
2004 Jefferson County celebrates 200 years as a county
