Category Archives: Ma & Pa Railroad

Back in Time with the Ma & Pa Railroad

Posted on August 16, 2009 by june lloyd

Muddy Creek Forks store and station Today I went back about a century just by traveling a few miles into southeastern York County. For years I have been meaning to get down to Muddy Creek Forks on a Sunday afternoon. … Continue reading →

Posted in Ma & Pa Railroad, Peach Bottom RR, railroads, transportation, Universal York, York County | 2 Comments

York Basket Makers in Bull Frog Alley

Posted on January 30, 2008 by june lloyd

You may have heard of Bull Frog Alley and wondered where it was. The following 1878 York Gazette article tells about the basket makers living there.

Posted in 1870s, basket makers, Freystown, Ma & Pa Railroad, manufacturing, Spring Garden Twp., trees, Universal York, York | 8 Comments

Hermits in Hellam and Rabbits at Delta

Posted on October 26, 2007 by june lloyd

One hundred and ten years ago this week, the Gazette noted the semi-annual visit of hermit Joel Strong of Hellam township to see his friend, Al Boll, of Ebner’s Cafe. It seems Mr. Strong walked the eight miles each way … Continue reading →

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