Crawford County Messenger and CCHS News

The following was submitted to the Meadville Republican by John Reynolds Sr. On the 30th of June, 1869, the mail by the Mercer turnpike was carried for the last time. Our venerable friend, John Reynolds,...

Culture – As Reported in the Local Newspapers If cultural climate were to be judged by numbers of local newspapers, Meadville would rank as one of the most cultivated towns in the country. More than...

The Cultural Climate of Meadville: From 1800-1900 is an article written in 1974 by Mrs. Julian (Carol) Ross for the members of the Meadville Women’s Literary Union. She researched theater, art, music, and other categories...

The David Nelson homestead, built in 1820, was demolished on 22 Nov. 2016. It was two stories tall, built of brick with a frame rear wing, and stood at 2693 State Road in Fairfield Township,...

At a time when vaccines against the coronavirus are being produced by multiple companies, an interesting bit of Meadville history comes to our attention.  First, it is important to remember why and how “immunization” and...

When fire damaged the three-story apartment house at 390 Liberty Street in January of 2014, many were surprised to learn it was nearly 200 years old and had survived a similar fire 70 years ago....

As we reflect on this country’s African American heritage, it’s worth noting Crawford County’s role as a branch of the Underground Railroad. In the years leading up to the Civil War, area residents, like much...