When it comes to AMAZING Small Towns, SALTSBURG PA is a Hidden TREASURE
When it comes to AMAZING Small Towns, SALTSBURG PA is a Hidden TREASURE
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#Saltsburg is a borough in Indiana County, #Pennsylvania, United States. Its location is in western Pennsylvania, in the southwestern corner of Indiana County near its border with Westmoreland County.
The town was based on the construction of salt wells and the canals and railroad tracks that passed through it. Its population was 780 at the 2020 census.
On June 20, 1769, William Gray conducted the first survey in the Saltsburg area. Early settlers of the wooded region were mainly Scots-Irish immigrants, migrating west between 1768 and 1795. The settlers did not colonize the area near the Kiskiminetas River until 1795 because of Native Americans defending their land.
The name ‘Saltsburg’ was adopted because of the salt grain that flourished in the area. Around the years 1795–1798, a Mrs. Deemer was the first settler to prove salt was present in the Conemaugh River, about one mile above Saltsburg’s present site, in the town now known as Moween. Deemer produced a sample of salt by evaporating the water from the river.
In January 1817 the first sale of land was made to the Congregation of Saltsburg. In 1816-1817 Andrew Boggs purchased a large amount of land, which held the first town lots. The town was named with the common consent of the first settlers for the newly thriving salt industry. The town’s religion was mainly Presbyterian, which was also the denomination of the first church built in Saltsburg. The first house was built in 1820 and now is occupied with the Presbyterian Church.
The town quickly filled with merchants in the late 1820s and became a prosperous place to reside. John Carson became the first tailor in 1827. Daniel Davis was the first blacksmith in 1828, and George Johnston was the first merchant in 1829. The population of the town continued to grow, and in 1838, the town was declared a borough. In 1840 the estimated population was 335.
The primary means of transportation in the area were on foot, carriage, train, or boat. The canal and railroad were major trade conduits for the town and the region. As the town grew it became a site for the passage of the mainline canal from Harrisburg to Pittsburgh. Coal and salt were transported along the canal and boat-building became one of the chief industries of the town. In 1835 and 1836, Robert Young, Butler Meyers, and Jacob Newhouse opened the first canal-boat construction business in the town. In 1855 the railroad bridge was built, with Major S.S. Jameson as the contractor and with the help of the principal mason John Marth. By 1864 the railroad brought an end to the canal era. The growth of the town was minimal until coalmines became prevalent in the 1870s.
Dr. John McFarland, a graduate of Jefferson Medical College, was the town’s first physician; he came to Saltsburg in 1836. McFarland was also the director of the Indiana County Medical Society and an instructor at the Saltsburg Academy. He served in the state House of Representatives from 1845 to 1846 and became one of the first directors of the Northern Pennsylvania Railroad. The first school was a log house located closer to the trestlework or railroad bridge. John Whittlesey was the first teacher, and John Bucklin was the second. The Saltsburg Academy was established in 1852.
Saltsburg is located in the southwestern corner of Indiana County, Pennsylvania. It currently has an estimated population of 923. The borough maintains a police department with one police officer. Supplemental police protection is provided by the Pennsylvania State Police. Saltsburg also has a volunteer fire department (Station 131). There is an elementary school as well as a high school, located next to the Kiskiminetas River. The economy of Saltsburg is based on small restaurants, a few salons, a gas station, and a grocery store. The Rebecca B. Hadden Stone House Museum is located at 105 Point Street and has been standing since the days of the canal. The Saltsburg Area Historical Society retains information from the past of the town and the people and their ancestors of the area.
The Saltsburg Historic District was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1992.
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Grew up there it sucked lmao
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just down the river is where israel stole usa navy nuke material and began a tradition of blackmailing the usa gov into endless war.
A city with very beautiful views.
Ranger rob sent me. Great video, lots of info. I’m along for the ride.
My ancestors on my father’s side lived on farms outside of Saltsburgh. Sam Waddle was very involved in the development of the salt industry in the 1800’s. He paid the most taxes in the county one year that was noted around the civil war time. My grandmother was a Stine and she went to that Presbyterian Church as a young adult. This town actually has a well established museum that is worth a visit if you come up on a visit. I have not lived here since 1956. But have made many trips to do ancestry research over the years. Thank you for highlighting this town.
Enjoyed your video, Thank You!
I drove through Saltsburg quite a bit when I was in graduate school. You should explore Indiana, Pa if you have a chance! It is only about 30 mins from Saltsburg.
Thank you. Lived in Saltsburg 1990. Had saltsburg address 1992 to 2018. Nice job on the video. Grandpa Hill of Grandpa Hill’s True Stories.
Thank you for showing my town.
Hello, saw you in MT Homestead and The vineyard farmhouse LIVe tonight. This was a great video on Saltsburg.
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need to tone down that background noise a touch there bud. I don’t like listening to educational stuff like this with my ears blasting. I am from PA and have been to saltsburg plenty of times. It’s a neat little town, certainly historical, but nothing really to write home about other than maybe going on a boating trip if that’s what you like to do
Thank you for representing our small town!!
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My family lived in the house you toured up until my mother passed. I was there until I went to college at Penn State. We walked to school and walked home for lunch.
They have a really nice pool for summer exercise!
I believe that living in this country I would either live in the middle of a large city such as New York City, San Diego, etc. Or you live in very small towns. Nothing in between.
As life long resident, I want to thank you for representing my small town. I went to college for history and this video meant a lot to me and my love for my town’s rich history.
Also, LOVE YOU MICHELLE!!! ❤
Weird thing is, I always compare Pittsburgh to Saltsburg because of the confluences of the rivers lol #SmallTownAmerica
Coming from Pittsburgh and moving there in 3rd grade and ended up graduating but I can say it wasn’t a bad town it was what you made of it I liked walking around the town for the most part but I did move back to Pittsburgh. I come back around mostly cuz my parents lived out there
Great video. I live in Pittsburgh. I am going to take a drive out there in couple of weeks.
Video Producer: PLEASE turn down the volume of the background music! It needs to be about 20% of the volume it currently is. Otherwise, great job!