Named for President James Monroe as he concluded his second term, Monroe Township celebrated 200 years of history since its founding in 1825. The township was previously the western portion of the former Allen Township in Cumberland County, formed in 1766, now split into Monroe, Upper Allen, and Lower Allen. The village of Churchtown, also known as Allen, is the hub of the township. Local historians have written various contributions over the years. This volume is a compilation of several prior books and papers, edited and revised.

 Included in this volume:  

• Foreword by Lawrence Knorr
• The Formation of Monroe Township by Daniel J. Heisey
• The Geological History of Monroe Township by Glen A. Sarvis
• An Archaeological History of Monroe Township and Surrounds by Joe Baker
• The Yellow Breeches Creek: A Precious Natural Resource by Wendy Plowman
• The Early Settlers by Sharon R. Nelson
• Hands Willing to Serve: A History of the Fire Companies in Monroe Township By Jacob L. Heisey
• Monroe Township Churches and Cemeteries by Jan Reynolds
• The Houses of Churchtown by Kevin Vanderlodge
• Henry Zinn and the 130th Pennsylvania by Suzanne Sunday
• Appendix A. Alphabetical Index to Early Settler’s Names by Sharon R. Nelson
• Appendix B. Patent Tract Information for Early Settlers by Sharon R. Nelson
• Appendix C. The Old Graveyard by Suzanne Sunday
  

By Monroe Township Historians
Page Count: 228
Trim Size: 8 x 10
Publish Date: May 27, 2025
Imprint: Local History Press
Genre: History

History / US History / Mid-Atlantic