BRODHEADSVILLE, PA.18322
I became a resident of the village Brodheadsville in 1989. I never thought I would ever live in a village, but here I am! In my effort to learn more about the area known as Pleasant Valley, I researched the history of the land in this area. I learned about the early settlers and how the town developed from the properties of a few of its earliest landholders.
"STAMFORD HEIGHT'S" follows the history of a 384 acre tract of land originally owned by a Mary Carr, and how her holdings were traced from 1791 to the present Stamford Heights properties. "Stamford Heights" was the last land parcel which was part of her original tract. Note also that the MAPS and PLOTS have been updated (6/04) and will now display better. All plots and maps were created by me for this site.
"MILLS OF BRODHEADSVILLE" tells of the investigation of the two local mills situated on McMichaels Creek. A grist mill called "Wagner's", and a grist mill called "Geisinger's" or the "Red Mill", supplied the local population with ground corn and flour. It also touches on the ruins of a third mill and a barn built in 1861 and demolished in the 1990's. At one time there were 5 gristmills, and 19 sawmills In Chestnuthill Twp. Two Gristmills were located in Brodheadsville! Both are gone.
"RED MILL REBORN" is a complete reconstruction of Geisinger's Red mill, as local gristmill that once served the local populace. Through research and my interest in Industrial archeology, I have constructed a virtual 3D model of the mill as it once existed with illustrations and photos of the remaining ruins.
"Photos and things Brodheadsville" will direct you to historical information, photos, and things unique about the town. (Village) It includes a virtual drive thru the town on a bright sunny summer day.
"OLD MAPS" is a collection of maps of the local area. One map is from the Beers History of Monroe County-1875. Others are scans of maps purchased at the Brodheadsville Library, or found on line.
"OLD POCONO PHOTOS" is a collection of old post cards and photos from
"POHOQUALINE FISH ASSOCIATION"- A brief history of the association and its notable founder.
Chestnuthill Twp. From 1845 History of Pennsylvania Counties