Hannastown Pennsylvania

History on Hannastown Pennsylvania

This settlement of Hannastown was destroyed during the American Revolutionary War, which during one of the final acts on July 13, 1782 the British, joined by the Seneca Indians, set the settlement afire totally destroying it. The only thing that was left standing was the a tavern and courthouse and fort. Hannastown was taken by surprised, as some were attending a wedding at Miller's Blockhouse when the settlement was attacked. Several guests were captured and killed at the wedding ceremony itself. The children were either captured, and sold, or killed.

Though the settlement of Hannastown was rebuilt the settlement never recovered after the raid. Even though it was the first court west of the Alleghenies which was moved to "new Town" which is now known as Greensburg after the raid.

In the summer of 1973 - Hannastown was reconstructed with the Hanna Tavern and courthouse, three vintage log houses, revolutionary era fort and blockhouse. There is also a wagon shed that has an authentic 18th century wagon.

Fred Yenerall was there often for many hours taking photos of the rebuilding of the courthouse. He was also there when the Appalachian Wagon train came through and spent the weekend at Hannastown. He had made many trips to Hannastown to photograph the changes in seasons, and to capture as many memories as he could over this historic site.

There is no known drawing of the settlement.

You can see all the photos of Hannastown rebuilding here.

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Greensburg Priest Accused Of Visiting Porn Web SitesWPXI Pittsburgh3 days ago
LATROBE, Pa. -- A Catholic priest and professor at St. Vincent College has been removed from his post after porn was found on his work computer. Fr. Mark Gruber is accused of viewing several porn sites.
Specter seeks to aid 5 Pa. veteran centersAir Force Times3 days ago
WASHINGTON — Sen. Arlen Specter is trying to keep five federally funded centers that help predominantly older veterans in rural Pennsylvania open.The Governor’s Veterans Outreach and Assistance Center offices in Harrisburg, Erie, Greensburg, Boyertown and West Pittston help veterans apply for disability compensation, pensions and health care. The state Department of Labor and Industry announced ...
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PIAA Class AA: Wilmington edges Forest Hills, 25-24, in quarterfinalsThe Sharon Herald32 hours ago
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Pauline Ruth (Miller) Lowe, 85The Herald-Mail2 days ago
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