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  Smicksburg, Pennsylvania, Old Order Amish Settlement   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
The Smicksburg, PA, Old Order Amish settlement is located in Indiana County about 65 miles (105 km) northeast of Pittsburgh.
In the first 25 years of its existence, the Smicksburg community had seven church districts (congregations) with a total population of approximately 1,200, making it the fourth largest among the 40 Amish settlements in Pennsylvania.
The Smicksburg community was representative of many of the newer settlements populated by younger and middle-aged Amish families seeking change within the traditional Amish customs of nonconformity to the outside world. 
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 Pittsburgh Pennsylvania Convention and Visitors Bureau   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
From the simple way of life at the Amish Community of Smicksburg, to the "Hollywood Magic" of the Jimmy Stewart Museum, to the quiet majesty of our covered bridges, Indiana County has something for everyone.
Smicksburg is the largest Amish settlement in western Pennsylvania.
IUP is the largest university in the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education and is recognized as a "public Ivy" for its high academic standards at an affordable cost.
www.visitpittsburgh.com /sitelink/index.cfm?contentID=139   (536 words)

  
 [No title]   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
I had been contacted several weeks earlier by Enos Miller, an Amish farmer who had attracted one nesting pair of martins; he wanted the young banded, and although I hadn't heard from him for 3 weeks, I calculated that any nestlings should be old enough to band.
So I decided to skip my regular nestcheck at a large, established colony in a relatively martin-rich area, on the chance that I might help in some small way to aid in the start of a new colony in an area without martins.
The Amish in Pennsylvania and Ohio have a strong tradition of hosting Purple Martins.
www.purple-martin.org /Smicksburg.htm   (1270 words)

  
 Indiana University of Pennsylvania - Alumni Affairs, Breezedale Alumni Center   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
Born in Mercer, Pennsylvania, and educated in Steubenville, Ohio, Sarah Sutton (1816-1899) was a woman of many interests and sophisticated tastes.
John Elkin (1860-1915) was born in West Mahoning Township, Indiana County, and educated in Smicksburg, Pennsylvania, and in Ohio.
Not only did her earn a law degree at the age of twenty-four, but he was elected to the Pennsylvania state legislature while still a student at Michigan.
www.iup.edu /alumni/breezedale/tale.shtm   (1212 words)

  
 James McCausland of Ireland: Sixth Generation   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
) was born in Smicksburg, Pennsylvania 24 December 1878.
Florence Elizabeth Crawford was born in Smicksburg, Pennsylvania 17 June 1896.
David Francis Crawford was born in Smicksburg, Pennsylvania July 1898.
www.kelcran.com /Genealogy/descendants/descmca3/i0000721.htm   (106 words)

  
 Hileman/Good Family 130
He came to Pennsylvania in his young days and lived near Frankstown, Pa., until about the year 1831 or 1832, when he came to Indiana County and settled on a farm of 213 acres one-half mile southeast of Smicksburg, Pa., where he lived until his death.
He and his first wife are buried in the Smicksburg Lutheran Cemetery, and their graves are marked with tombstones.
They are buried in the Smicksburg Cemetery, and their graves are marked with a tombstone.
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 Pennsylvania state health insurance, medical insurance resources and quotes
The number of non-elderly uninsured in Pennsylvania is 1.3 million according to a guide published by the consumer group Communicating for Agriculture and the Self-Employed.
Pennsylvania short term Health Insurance – use to cover a gap of up to six or 12 months while you are seeking new a new health insurance plan.
Pennsylvania HealthCare Solutions Coalition – Brings together health care reform advocates to seek urgent, balanced and comprehensive solutions to the worsening health care crisis that threatens Pennsylvania's collective and individual health and economy.
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 Indiana County, Pennsylvania - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Indiana County is a county located in the U.S. state of Pennsylvania.
Indiana County was created on March 30, 1803 from parts of Westmoreland and Clearfield County, Pennsylvania Counties, and is probably named for the Indiana Territory.
Under Pennsylvania law, there are four types of incorporated municipalities: cities, boroughs, townships, and, in at most two cases, towns.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Indiana_County,_Pennsylvania   (603 words)

  
 Smicksburg , Pennsylvania PA, borough profile (Indiana County) - hotels, festivals, genealogy, newspapers - ePodunk
Pennsylvania > All counties > Indiana County > Smicksburg
Smicksburg is a borough in Indiana County, in the Indiana metro area.
· Immigrants in Pennsylvania from 1727 to 1776
www.epodunk.com /cgi-bin/genInfo.php?locIndex=53072   (650 words)

  
 Smicksburg, Pennsylvania (PA) Detailed Profile - relocation, real estate, travel, jobs, hotels, hospitals, schools, ...
Back to Pennsylvania, PA smaller cities, PA small cities, All Cities.
Discuss Smicksburg, Pennsylvania on our local forum with tens of thousands registered users
Smicksburg-area historical tornado activity is near Pennsylvania state average.
www.city-data.com /city/Smicksburg-Pennsylvania.html   (861 words)

  
 AnitaVacation.com - Advice and Tips To Travel Smarter!
Pennsylvania's Amish community is perhaps the most famous.
Although its inhabitants are known as the Pennsylvania Dutch, they are not Dutch at all—they are Deutsch (German).
While in Smicksburg, take time to enjoy the Amish Wedding Feast at Stockdale's Restaurant, where a narrator tells a story as you experience the wedding event in the true Amish tradition.
www.anitavacation.com /articles/destinations/The20011011.shtml   (762 words)

  
 Postcards from Nanty Glo
She was in the market for "one of those faceless Amish Dolls." So, when I returned home to Pennsylvania, the hunt was on.
Smicksburg is a prime example of a small community that recognizes the fact that it has something to offer (in this case, its Amish heritage) and takes advantage of it.
Adding to the charm of this tiny Pennsylvania community is the clop-clop-clop of horses' hooves on the asphalt streets.
www.nantyglo.com /postcards05/jul2105.htm   (690 words)

  
 Pennsylvania Property For Rent - Houses - Condos - Homes Pennsylvania
We are a searchable database of Pennsylvania home rentals, homes for rent, rental homes, rental houses, houses for rent, condos for rent in Pennsylvania Pennsylvania, homes for rent in Pennsylvania PA, houses for rent, duplexes, town homes, lofts, condo rentals and other properties for rent and can be searched for FREE.
We are only providing an advertising service and all inquiries should be to those persons or company listed under the "Contact" section of the rental ad for the property you are interested in leasing.
Our Pennsylvania site has attracted a very high level of visitors and we have many Pennsylvania landlords who are frequent users.
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 Pennsylvania Geological Survey: Atlas Series
Geology and mineral resources of the Smicksburg quadrangle, Pennsylvania (Dayton, Valier, Plumville, and Marion Center 7.5-minute quadrangles, Jefferson, Indiana, and Armstrong Counties), M. Shaffner.
Bedrock and surficial geology of the McConnellsburg quadrangle, Pennsylvania (Fulton and Franklin Counties), K. Pierce.
Geology and economic resources of the Pennsylvania portion of the Milford and Port Jervis 15-minute quadrangles (Shohola, Pond Eddy, Edgemere, Milford, Port Jervis North, and Port Jervis South 7.5-minute quadrangles, Pike County), F. Fletcher and D. Woodrow.
www.dcnr.state.pa.us /topogeo/pub/atlas.aspx   (1311 words)

  
 Smicksburg , PA (Indiana County) - borough housing guide - ePodunk
Pennsylvania > All counties > Indiana County > Smicksburg Borough
Growth trend: According to Census Bureau estimates, the population of Indiana County has declined slightly.
Housing values - renters and homeowners in Smicksburg
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 Downtown Smicksburg Amish Country Store - Pennsylvania Handcrafted Furniture and gifts
Downtown Smicksburg Amish Country store specializes in Pennsylvania Amish handcrafted furniture and hickory/Oak rockers.
Handcrafted hobby horses in a wide range of styles, for boys and girls or to add that special touch to any living room.
Come enjoy a day at the beautiful sites and sounds of Amish country and be sure to stop in our store for a one of a kind experience and the largest selection of Pennsylvania Amish handcrafted furniture in the area.
www.downtownsmicksburg.com   (165 words)

  
 Potters' Tour - western Pennsylvania   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
Betty is celebrating her 10th anniversary of Smicksburg Pottery.
Begun in 1996 as a sales gallery, she has since added a terraced garden, studio and kilns.
Her studio faces her garden and Old Smicksburg Park, both constant nourishment and inspiration associated with her pottery.
www.potterstour.com /smicksburgpottery.htm   (283 words)

  
 James McCausland of Ireland: Sixth Generation   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
) was born in Smicksburg, Pennsylvania 4 March 1882.
Mildred C. Elkin was born in Niles, Ohio 10 March 1914.
Mildred died 5 February 1917 in Smicksburg, Pennsylvania, at 2 years of age.
www.kelcran.com /Genealogy/descendants/descmca3/i0000767.htm   (119 words)

  
 Not quite Napa Valley
In Pennsylvania, there are about 60 wineries of varying sizes, including about 10 that have opened in the past few years, said Dick Naylor, past president of the Pennsylvania Wine Association.
Many of Pennsylvania's wineries are near Lake Erie, where the moderating temperatures from the lake are good for grape-growing.
But wineries are also popping up in Southwestern Pennsylvania, despite skepticism about the wisdom of putting a vineyard here.
www.post-gazette.com /magazine/19981001wine1.asp   (1117 words)

  
 Smicksburg singles - Smicksburg dating - Smicksburg personals
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PATRICK2 HAGGERTY (ANDREW1) was born July 21, 1890 in Sportsburg, Pennsylvania, and died July 11, 1969 in Indiana, Indiana County, Pennsylvania.
WALTER THOMAS3 HAGGERTY (PATRICK2, ANDREW1) was born November 24, 1918 in Plumville, Indiana County, Pennsylvania, and died September 10, 1988.
JENNIE ALICE3 HAGGERTY (PATRICK2, ANDREW1) was born May 28, 1924 in Ernest, Pennsylvania, and died January 23, 1988 in Indiana, Indiana County, Pennsylvania.
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 Weather Watch 4 Blog: Microbursts Reported
At 11:30 AM on June 27th the National Weather Service reported a microburst Northwest of Indaiana County, near the town of Smicksburg, Pennsylvania.
Along with these damage reports were gustly winds near 65 mph and roofs torn off barns and sheds.
These storms are not uncommon in Southwestern Pennsylvania, actually they are more popular here than in many other parts of the world.
html.thepittsburghchannel.com /sh/blogger/2006/06/microbursts-reported_29.html   (223 words)

  
 Punxsutawney History   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
On a separate system was the Pennsylvania & Northwestern Railroad which passed thru Punxsy's East End.The Pennsylvania Railroad was brought to Punxsy in 1886.
He recalled the Pennsylvania Dutch legend of the groundhog as a weather prophet and claimed for the Punxsutawney Groundhog all weather rights.
Fordham was founded in the 1890's at the end of the Pennsylvania Railroad's extension from Punxsutawney.
users.penn.com /~mweimer/history.html   (9052 words)

  
 Shopping Punxsutawney PA Pennsylvania + Outlet Mall - City Guide
Smicksburg Mercantile 9581 Route 210 Highway, Smicksburg, PA 16256,
Old-fashioned jars, barrels, and baskets are brimming with a colorful collection of old time candies.
House of Memories Route 954, Smicksburg, PA 16256,
www.discoverourtown.com /PA/Punxsutawney/Shopping-974.html   (446 words)

  
 [No title]   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
Archaeology Month is sponsored by the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission, The Society for Pennsylvania Archaeology, Inc. and the Pennsylvania Archaeological Council.
Sponsored by the Bureau for Historic Preservation and the State Museum of the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission.
A special PHMC funded Pennsylvania Archaeological Council poster exhibit " Six Views of Our Heritage: An Archaeological Exploration of Pennsylvania's Past" will be on display throughout the month.
idcs0100.lib.iup.edu /archaeology/calendar.htm   (2706 words)

  
 Drying Shed Home
Nestled Among the hills of western Pennsylvania in Indiana County, in the quant, scenic Amish community of Smicksburg you will find The Drying Shed.
Since we opened our doors in the fall of 2003, we have expanded to primitive country crafts, pipberry wreaths, swag, garland and candle rings
We are located 1 mile North of the town of Smicksburg on Rt.
www.smicksburgdryingshed.com   (75 words)

  
 Amish and Mennonite Country Travel, Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh Resource Guide
Including this quote about their distribution: "According to the 2000 edition of Raber’s Almanac, there are Amish living in 21 states in the USA.
The largest populations, about 70% of the total, are in Ohio, Pennsylvania and Indiana, in that order.
This website by the Pennsylvania Dutch Convention and Visitors Bureau offers links to many Amish attractions and information on the three groups of Anabaptists: the Amish, the Mennonites, and the Brethren.
www.clpgh.org /subject/travel/usa/amish.html   (433 words)

  
 Windgate Vineyards & Winery
Windgate Vineyards & Winery is located in Smicksburg, Pennsylvania - about an hour's drive from Pittsburgh.
A visit to Windgate takes you back in time, as we're also located in the heart of a small Amish community.
We have three store locations: Our shop at the Winery (in Smicksburg, PA) our store at the Pittsburgh Mills mall, and our seasonal location at the Indiana Mall.
www.windgatevineyards.com /VisitUs   (275 words)

  
 PA Amish   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
The bed and breakfast is located approximately twenty minutes away from a large group of Amish located in Smicksburg, PA. Smicksburg is home to over 250 Amish families.
When traveling through the Amish area, show caution as you will probably come upon many horse-drawn buggies while you are driving.
To find out more about Amish Country in Smicksburg, visit their site at www.smicksburg-dayton.com.
www.jacksonrun.com /pa_amish.htm   (256 words)

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