Indiana
Absalom (Albert) Hazlett (1837-1860)
Indiana, PA
A staunch abolitionist, Hazlett became a lieutenant in John Brown's provisional army and participated in the raid on Harper's Ferry...
Dr. Robert Mitchell (1786-1863)
Clymer, PA
Outspoken opponent of slavery, Mitchell was widely known as an abolitionist.
Edward Abbey
Home, PA
Author and defender of wilderness, most famous for his two books Desert Solitaire and The Monkey Wrench Gang.
Fugitive Slave Rescue
Blairsville, PA
In April, 1858, citizens of Blairsville rescued a fugitive slave, Newman, from arrest by a U.S. Marshall and Virginia slave hunters.
Indiana County
Indiana, PA
Formed March 30, 1803 from Westmoreland and Lycoming counties, and once densely forested.
James Maitland Stewart (1908-1997)
Indiana, PA
Legendary American actor, born & raised in this town.
John S. Fisher
Governor of Pennsylvania, 1927-1931, was born on a farm, 1 mile NE of here, in 1867.
Linton Park (1826-1906)
Marion Center, PA
Born and raised in Marion Center, Park is recognized as one of the most significant American folk painters.
Moorhead's Fort
About 1781, Fergus Morehead, pioneer settler, built a fort near the buildings about 200 yards south, to protect his family and neighbors...
Rural Electrification
In 1936 seventy-five percent of Pennsylvania farms had no electric service.
Saltsburg
Saltsburg, PA
First salt well in the vicinity was drilled, 1813-14.
The Rescue of Anthony Hollingsworth
Indiana, PA
On June 26, 1845, this 12 year-old fugitive slave was captured by slave hunters.
William H. Sylvis
Indiana, PA
American labor pioneer.