Historical Societies
Historical & Genealogical Society of Indiana County
Indiana, PA 15701
Phone: 724-463-9600
Fax: 724-463-9899
http://www.rootsweb.com/~paicgs/
Closed Sunday & Monday, Tuesday - Friday 9:00 - 4:00, Saturday 10:00 - 3:00 Through a broad range of activities, The Historical and Genealogical Society of Indiana County seeks to promote a greater appreciation of the Indiana community's rich heritage and a better understanding of life today. We invite you to use our site for information and educational purposes.
Historical Society of the Blairsville Area
Blairsville, PA 15717
Phone: 724-459-0580
http://www.blairsvillehistoric.com
Operated under the auspices of the Historical Society of the Blairsville Area (HSBA), the Museum was established in 1986 through the efforts of many individuals interested in preserving and promoting local heritage. Because of the Society’s efforts, Blairsville has become one of the best-documented towns in Indiana County. Open Tuesday – Saturday 10 am – 2 pm or by appointmentHomer-Center Historical Society, Inc.
Caboose-Museum North Main Street, Floodway Park
Homer City, PA 15748
Phone: 724-599-8105
The Homer-Center Historical Society displays heritage artifacts of the Homer City area in a refurbished caboose. Museum hours are seasonal.
John G. Schmick Heritage Center
Smicksburg, PA 16256
Phone: 814-257-8083
Local Historical SocietyJohn T. Crawford Camp #43 Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War Department of Pennsylvania
Indiana, PA 15701
crawfordcamp43pa.tripod.com
The local Camp, known as the John T. Crawford Camp #43, was originally formed in 1904, and was named in honor of Major John T. Crawford, a former attorney and physician, who enlisted in the 63rd Regiment, Pennsylvania Volunteer Infantry. He was soon promoted to Brigade Surgeon. While tending to his wounded men in Virginia, Major Crawford contracted typhoid fever, and was sent home to recuperate in May 1862. After returning home, the disease worsened, and on June 7, 1862, he died from its effects. His wife, Sarah Colwell Crawford, for whom the Auxiliary is named, never remarried, and remained in Kittanning until her death in 1912. She received a widow's pension of $25.00 per month. Both she and her husband are buried in Kittanning Cemetery. The Camp phased out of existence in 1936, when membership dwindled, due to the deaths of many members and the lack of interest of the next generation. The Auxiliary, however, remained functional until the mid 1950's, when it too lost its charter. Both the Camp and Auxiliary began reformation activities in 1989, and both were re-chartered in 1990. Both groups are quite active in numerous activities, including parades, grave dedications, and Memorial Day services throughout the area.
Saltsburg Historical Society/Rebecca Hadden Stone House
Saltsburg, PA 15681
Phone: 724-639-9003
The purpose of the Saltsburg Historical Society is to protect the artifacts, collections and genealogy files contributed by members of the local community. The Stone House Museum also houses files and books relating to the history of the local area and are available for research. The Society provides a program each month on a historical topic; these programs are free and open to the public.
Strongstown Homecoming & Historical Society
Strongstown, PA
Phone: 814-749-9771
The Strongstown Historical Society (SHS) owns and is operates from a one-room schoolhouse in the heart of Strongstown. The SHS is working toward restoring the schoolhouse and opening it as a museum. An attached hall is available for rent from April to October. For more information call 814-749-9142.
