The rostraver historical society, located in belle vernon, pa, is a local organization dedicated to studying and preserving the history of belle vernon. In 1989, the school was torn down and rostraver township took it over. Genealogy often misspelled geneology and family history research in the area of little washington, washington county, pennsylvania from 1700 to present. Selection of a county scat old hannastown erecti0n of a ail sentences of. The rostraver township historical society is dedicated to the preservation of history, artifacts, historic buildings, and, with a primary interest in bringing public awareness to the importance of this mission, emphasizing the uniqueness of the area.
Rostraver township municipal building rostraver township municipal building is located at 201 municipal drive, rostraver township, pennsylvania 15012. Piersoll, bess dailey winchell, ernest frank carter. Living places the history of rostraver township early days in rostraver an informal history of rostraver township, westmoreland county, pa source. History of westmoreland county, pennsylvania database online. Alexanders artillery corps, and said it was a spanish piece, but that it was not engaged in the battle of. It occupied only two rooms upstairs of the church because the township business was downstairs of the church.
Members of the authority are appointed to a five year term by the rostraver township commissioners. Rostraver township several violations were found at westmoreland sanitary landfill since late january, but none involve leachate leaving the site, township commissioners said. Rostraver township historical society home facebook. History of westmoreland county, pennsylvania, volume 2. Joseph tuttle obituary belle vernon, pa pittsburgh.
The rostraver township sewage authority, organized under the municipal authorities act of 1945, was incorporated on march 18,1963 as a municipal corporation of the commonwealth of pennsylvania. The telephone number for the harbor freight store in rostraver township. Rostraver township historical society, rostraver township, pennsylvania. Get directions, maps, and traffic for rostraver, pa. The name of the township has an interesting origin. Check flight prices and hotel availability for your visit. In addition to books for circulation, reference books and periodicals, the. Mass times daily please call for daily mass times weekend saturday. Rostraver township historical society laurel highlands. Opened in 1965, the ice garden hosts local sporting events mainly hockey and concerts. History rostraver township is in the southwestern corner of westmoreland county and is the location of the household no.
Rostraver genealogy in westmoreland county, pa usa 1,015,348 pennsylvania 60,654 westmoreland county 1,753 rostraver 6 note. I found this poem in a 1957 rostraver high school year book and how fitting it was for not only us at the rostraver township historical society, but for all of us in preserving our history. Atlas of township patent maps of westmoreland county, pa 527. Additionally there is a picnic gazebo and a artillery gun. Alexandria new florence new stanton north belle vernon north irwin oklahoma penn. This is a must read book by those wishing to better understand societal development of the times. Rostraver residents told of violations at township landfill. Although the pennsylvania land office did not plat the surveys onto township warrantee maps as they did for about of the townships in the state, we are exceedingly fortunate that the map maintenance department located in the westmoreland co. History of westmoreland county, pennsylvania ancestry.
Kudos to john hepple, the director and his team of volunteers who have made this fells church landmark a treasured museum. Page 208 gentlemen, it did not happen to me to be born in a log cabin. In the book the cemetary is listed as east salem cemetery, rostraver township, westmoreland county, pennsylvania. The boy scouts and the lions club moved it by hand to the old fells church on fellsburg road. Rostraver historical society 800 fellsburg rd belle vernon.
Age 89, of fellsburg rostraver township passed away at paramount bethel park on monday, february 3, 2020. Rostraver township pa single family homes for sale zillow. Rostraver estates is a manufactured home community in rostraver twp, pennsylvania. You can purchase copies of various types, including quick copies, through library of congress duplication services price lists, contact information, and order forms for library of congress duplication services are available on the duplication services web site.
We wish to provide our customers with an unforgettable experience in a magnificent setting here at vinoski winery located in rostraver, pa. Bucci was born on june 28, 1930 to the late joseph and. Rostraver historical society belle vernon, pennsylvania. Survey of the president, porcupine, and redfield petroleum co. Jan, 2016 prom night 1958 twin coaches rostraver township, pennsylvania sadly, the twin coaches supper club was destroyed by fire, which started in the kitchen, on october 10, 1977. Rostraver township, one of the original townships of westmoreland county, was established on april 6, 1773. Rostraver public library westmoreland library network. Map, pennsylvania, township, available online library of. Pa s past slickville civilian conservation corps camp scs3 pa.
The general stayed at the blackhorse tavern and spoke from the steps of the old fells log church while in rostraver. Our modified store hours in rostraver township are 8 a. Helen bucci obituary belle vernon, pa pittsburgh post. It also has banquet rooms and a restaurant called murphs pub. Find detailed statistics by year for murder rates, robbery, motor vehicle theft, aggravated assault and more. Buy early days in rostraver an informal history of rostraver township, westmoreland county, pa. We currently have over 1,662,956 images available online. Piersoll, bess dailey winchell and ernest frank carter piersoll, mary e on. Born in monessen on march 1, 1921, he was the son of the late joseph and maria. Lewis publishing company, 1906 westmoreland county pa.
Bob and i playing school after a tour of the amazing rostraver historical society and museum. View more property details, sales history and zestimate data on zillow. Rostraver township, who bed fought with him at brandywine. Rostraver township, westmoreland county, pennsylvania wikipedia. Rostraver township, pa three day weather forecast accuweather. History of westmoreland county, pennsylvania, volume 1 john newton boucher full view 1906. It is well known for the excellent services it provides to young people and children. Born in pittsburgh on july 21, 1942, he was the son of the late. Get your 3day weather forecast for rostraver township, pa.
Historical presidential election data and current political representatives for rostraver township, pa westmoreland county. Also shows oil wells 1 of which is dated sept 1st 1864, warranty tract numbers, names of landowners of adjacent tracts, and proposed railroad. Early days in rostraver an informal history of rostraver township, westmoreland county, pa source. Pa state archives rg17 copied survey images main interface. Rostraver residents told of violations at township. Melissa blystone, president of valley dairy restaurants, latrobe, recently announced the opening of a new restaurant located at 400 tri county lane, rostraver township. The closing years of the rcvolution indians hard times lochrys and craw. The rostraver township historical society was formed in 1994. Information taken from the bicentennial book between two rivers. The names of landless frontier families may not be prominent in local history books but were of the mainstream who helped to develop and protect westmoreland county and our great country. Features multiple polished granite blocks 9 foot tall. Rostraver township, westmoreland county, pennsylvania.
Below are links to the scanned pages of the copied survey books. Age 77, of belle vernon, died at his home surrounded by his family on monday, february 10, 2020. Early days in rostraver an informal history of rostraver township, westmoreland county, pa. Rostraver township, pa politics and election data homefacts. Some information on the early days of rostraver township and elizabeth township in southwestern pennsylvania. Westmoreland county, pennsylvania genealogy genealogy. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Age 94, of huntington beach, california, died friday, december 25, 2015, in huntington terrace. Rostraver historical society 800 fellsburg rd belle vernon pa 15012. I looked at the listings and there were no listings with the last name you are looking for but yours could be one of the unreadable ones or the ones that dons list a last name. Early days in rostraver an informal history of rostraver township. This antique map rostraver, webster, north webster and atlas westmoreland county 1876 are part of the historic map works, residential genealogy historical map collection, the largest digital collection of rare, ancient, old, historical, cadastral and antiquarian maps of its type. Relax on our patio, stroll the grounds and enjoy the first fruits of the vines in a friendly atmosphere. Rostraver township is in the southwestern corner of westmoreland county and is the location of the household no.
This page primarily lists records kept at the city level. Anne, are a catholic faithfilled community in rostraver township built with the love and dedication of farmers, miners and other hardworking people. The rostraver public library is located at 700 plaza drive in the willowbrook plaza. Towntalk about towns in washington county pa daisytown, pa 15427. Shop quality affordable homes, competitive financing, the right community, over 106 communities and.
Reserve space for a loving tribute to your veteran today by making a tax deductible gift to the rostraver veterans memorial park. He was my greatgrandfather, fred allen said of david b. An informal history of rostraver township, westmoreland co. The rths meets at the historic fells methodist church, the first methodist church to locate in rostraver township. Stu boyd talks about the history of the one room schools in rostraver and the surrounding areas while inside the old concord school in rostraver township. Atlas of township patent maps of westmoreland county, pa.
Research historical aggregate crime statistics in two categories. A census of the population of the united states has been taken every ten years by the federal government since 1790. The following property transfers were filed with the fayette county recorder of deeds for the week of jan. Harbor freight tools in rostraver township, pa 15012. Anywhere subject title author series fiction nonfiction. Penn township history history rostraver township, westmoreland county, pa. The memorial park is located adjacent to the rostraver township municipal building at 201 municipal drive.
Regardless of the fate of these early inhabitants of rostraver, we do know that they once lived here in considerable numbers and that they could have left us an interesting account of their way of life had they been able to record permanently their history. Below is a family biography included in the history of allegheny county, pennsylvania published in 1889 by a. We have progressed from those few pioneering parishioner worshiping at the quonset hut to a. Albert bruno obituary belle vernon, pa pittsburgh post. Rostraver veterans memorial park the american legion. When westmoreland county was organized on april 5, 1773, rostraver became one of its original townships. In addition to books for circulation, reference books and periodicals, the library also has available dvds, audiobooks, ebooks, and large print books. Return to westmoreland county home page c westmoreland county pennsylvania genealogy project. We have a variety of manufactured homes available for sale or lease. Take 70 east to the centerville exit, get on route 481 off of i70. Atlas of township patent maps of westmoreland county, pa 527 pages and companion detailed tract maps cd. The historical society fosters an appreciation of the past, with an emphasis on local history.
The rostraver ice garden is a 5,000seat multipurpose arena in the pittsburgh suburb of rostraver township, pennsylvania, usa at exit 43, 43a and 43b on interstate 70 history. Early days in rostraver an informal history of rostraver. Rostraver township, westmoreland county pennsylvania. Additional records are listed on the county and state pages. Copies of this census for pennsylvania are available at the state archives for the years 1790 to 1930. Valley dairy opens new restaurant in rostraver township. Allen familys long legacy perpetuated in rostraver. Rostraver historical society belle vernon, pa address. Rostraver township was first occupied by the white man during the french and indian war 17541763. Officers include frank indof as president, stuart boyd as vice president, bill. Rostraver township historical society to preserve the history of rostraver township. Honor roll monument featuring the names of all from rostraver township, pa. Rostraver genealogy in westmoreland county, pa usa 1,015,348 pennsylvania 60,654 westmoreland county 1,753 rostraver 6.
Joseph tuttle obituary belle vernon, pa pittsburgh post. These biographies are valuable for genealogy research in discovering missing ancestors or filling in the details of a family tree. Rostraver township historical society museum facebook. Of special interest are the 56 names from the rostraver high school class of 1965 who served in the military. Piersoll bess dailey winchell ernest frank carter published by the timessun, west newton, pennsylvania, for old concord restoration committee, december 1949 this book can be seen at rostraver public library for information see home page or contact. The hours of operation are monday through friday from 8. The region was originally a great wooded area covered with the finest of our native forest trees, such as giant oaks, beeches, walnuts, maples, and elms, with enough evergreens to give beauty to the landscape in winter.
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