David A Howe, born in West Almond, was raised in Wellsville and attended Dickenson Seminary (present day Lycoming College) in Williamsport, PA. He worked in Wellsville before moving to the Williamsport area where he was involved in many business . . . — — Map (db m170713) HM
Perhaps nothing contributed more to the growth of Wellsville than the arrival of the Erie RR in 1851. The railroad brought many new families and businesses to our area and the population almost doubled in size. The old depot was on Loder Street at . . . — — Map (db m175134) HM
In 1832 a group of leaders met at Van Buren's Tavern to choose a name for their community. They selected "Wellsville" after Gardiner Wells who was one of the first settlers and the largest landowner. Wells built the first log house on Main Street . . . — — Map (db m175133) HM
From 1845 to 1905, Wellsville was home to several tanneries that were reported to be the largest in the world. They provided work for hundreds of people in lumbering and tanning. Hemlock bark was used in the tanning process and was stacked in huge . . . — — Map (db m175132) HM
On this site, in 1832, Harmon & Marinda Van Buren built a log house that developed into a hotel, bar, courthouse, and town hall. The house was replaced by the Van Burens with a substantial hotel that was destroyed by fire in 1867. In 1871, Isaac W. . . . — — Map (db m170709) HM
William F Jones, an attorney, banker, and prominent businessman, and his wife Gertrude F. Jones will always be remembered for their generous gift, which made today's Jones Memorial Hospital, a reality. In 1920, they bequeathed their stately home for . . . — — Map (db m170717) HM
