Carroll Township in Perry County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Dromgold Farm
Photographed By Mike Wintermantel, November 10, 2017
1. Dromgold Farm Marker
The tract of land containing the Dromgold Farm was initially settled by Benjamin Cunningham in 1828. It remained in the Cunningham/Dromgold family until 2009, when it was bequeathed by Benjamin's great-great-granddaughter Gladys Dromgold Shaffer to the historical society.This 113-acre property was the site of numerous industries and activities, including a tannery (1874-1894), a blacksmith shop (circa 1885-1948), a general mercantile store (1874-1976), a post office (1897-1905) and the Natural Beauty Park along the river (1928-1941). The meadows along Sherman's Creek at Dromgold served as a stopping point on a section of the Allegheny Trail, known as the "New Path," one of the original Native American trails west to Pittsburgh and beyond. Once established, the farmstead served as a stagecoach stop on the road between Landisburg, the first county seat, and Carlisle
The present property contains two houses, a hunting cabin, a barn, a chicken house, a spring house, a wagon shed and a garage. Several other buildings were removed prior to the Society's ownership. The Historical Society has restored the old Dromgold store to
Photographed By Mike Wintermantel, November 10, 2017
2. Dromgold Farm Marker
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Dromgold Farm and Tannery, ca. 1890
Dromgold Farm and Tannery, ca. 1890
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Erected by DCNR, Historical Society of Perry County.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Agriculture • Industry & Commerce • Native Americans • Waterways & Vessels. A significant historical year for this entry is 1828.
Location. 40° 20.79′ N, 77° 11.539′ W. Marker is in Carroll Township, Pennsylvania, in Perry County. Marker can be reached from the intersection of Landisburg Road (Pennsylvania Route 850) and Spring Road (Pennsylvania Route 34). Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 6065 Spring Rd, Shermans Dale PA 17090, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 5 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. William Bigler (a few steps from this marker); John Bannister Gibson (approx. 1.1 miles away); a different marker also named John Bannister Gibson (approx. 1.1 miles away); The Route of United States Army Despatch Riders / Confederate Soldiers Farthest Advance (approx. 4.7 miles away); The Farthest North (approx. 5 miles away); Perry County Civil War Memorial (approx. 5.1 miles away); New Bloomfield World War I Memorial (approx. 5.1 miles away); Perry County (approx. 5.1 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Carroll Township.
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Photographed By Mike Wintermantel, November 10, 2017
3. Dromgold Farm Marker
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Another house called Lone Pine is on the mountain behind the farm.
Another house called Lone Pine is on the mountain behind the farm.
Photographed By Mike Wintermantel, November 10, 2017
4. Dromgold Farm Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on July 10, 2021. It was originally submitted on November 10, 2017, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 269 times since then and 9 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on November 10, 2017, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
