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A Brief History of Armstrong Township:
Armstrong township was the second one north of the Conemaugh,
and formerly encompased nearly half of present-dayIndiana County
south of the Purchase Line. The township was named after Colonel
(later General) Armstrong who commanded the celebration against
Kittanning. It seems to have been organized in 1784 or 1785, as the
earliestassessment was in 1785.
Cemeteries of Armstrong Township:
Some Historic Towns and Boroughs of Armstrong Township:
Census Data in Armstrong Township (available at the Society on
microfilm)
A Brief History of Banks Township:
Banks Township was formed from Canoe Township in 1868, having
been surveyed in March of that year.It was named after William
Banks, a well-known Indiana attorney.
Cemeteries of Banks Township:
Some Historic Towns and Boroughs of Banks Township:
Census Data in Banks Township (available at the Society on
microfilm)
A Brief History of Black Lick Township:
Black Lick township was created from
Armstrong Township in 1807. It was named after the Black Lick
Creek which was noted by early settlers to the area, located on the
site of the Black Lick Station.
Cemeteries of Black Lick Township:
Some Historic Towns and Boroughs of Black Lick Township:
Census Data in Black Lick Township (available at the Society on
microfilm)
A Brief History of Brush Valley Township:
Brush Valley Township was formed from Wheatfield Township in
1835, and named for the valley of Brush Creek. Brush Creek was so
named because the early settlers in the area found that the timber
around the valley was much smaller than most in the area, more
brushy than anything else.
Cemeteries of Brush Valley Township:
Some Historic Towns and Boroughs of Brush Valley Township:
Census Data in Brush Valley Township (available at the Society
on microfilm)
A Brief History of Buffington Township:
Buffington Township split from
Pine Township in 1867 and was named after Judge Joseph
Buffington.
Cemeteries of Buffington Township:
Some Historic Towns and Boroughs of Buffington Township:
Census Data in Buffington Township (available at the Society on
microfilm)
A Brief History of Burrell Township:
Burrell Township was formed from
Black Lick Township in 1853, named after Judge Burrell.
Cemeteries of Burrell Township:
Some Historic Towns and Boroughs of Burrell Township:
Census Data in Burrell Township (available at the Society on
microfilm)
A Brief History of Canoe Township:
Canoe Township was formed from Montgomery Township in 1847,
having been surveyed that year in July. It was named after Canoe
Creek, which was so called because its mouth on Mahoning Creek was
traditionally the head of canoe navigation.
Cemeteries of Canoe Township:
Some Historic Towns and Boroughs of Canoe Township:
Census Data in Canoe Township (available at the Society on
microfilm)
A Brief History of Center Township:
Center Township was formed from
Armstrong Township in 1807 and was named for its position within
the County. It was organized in the same year as
Armstrong
and
Washington
townships as a separate election district. The first voting place
was Peter Sutton's house in Indiana.
Cemeteries of Center Township:
Some Historic Towns and Boroughs of Center Township:
Census Data in Center Township (available at the Society on
microfilm)
A Brief History of Cherry Hill Township:
Cherry Hill Township was created from parts of
Green
and
Brush Valley townships in 1854. It was named for Cherry Hill
Manor which was surveyed to the Penns.
Cemeteries of Cherry Hill Township:
Some Historic Towns and Boroughs of Cherry Hill Township:
Census Data in Cherry Hill Township (available at the Society on
microfilm)
A Brief History of Conemaugh Township:
Conemaugh Township was created from
Armstrong Township in 1803. It was so named from the Conemaugh
River which forms the township's southern border.
Cemeteries of Conemaugh Township:
Some Historic Towns and Boroughs of Conemaugh Township:
Census Data in Conemaugh Township (available at the Society on
microfilm)
A Brief History of East Mahoning Township:
East Mahoning Township was created when Mahoning Township was
divided into four parts (East, West, North, and South) in 1846. It
was considered a particularly desirable location in the early days,
as the soil was smoother and easier to clear than the rest of the
land north of the Purchase Line.
Cemeteries of East Mahoning Township:
Some Historic Towns and Boroughs of East Mahoning Township:
Census Data in East Mahoning Township (available at the Society
on microfilm)
A Brief History of East Wheatfield Township:
East Wheatfield Township was created when the original
Wheatfield Township (formed in 1779) was divided in 1859 into East
and West Wheatfield. It was named for the large unforested areas
naturally occurring there which were ideal for growing wheat as they
needed little clearing work.
Cemeteries of East Wheatfield Township:
Some Historic Towns and Boroughs of East Wheatfield Township:
Census Data in East Wheatfield Township (available at the
Society on microfilm)
A Brief History of Grant Township:
Grant Township was formed when the eastern half the original
Mahoning Township was divided in 1868 and named after the
well-respected General (and later President) Ulysses S. Grant.
Cemeteries of Grant Township:
Some Historic Towns and Boroughs of Grant Township:
Census Data in Grant Township (available at the Society on
microfilm)
A Brief History of Green Township:
Green Township was formed from Wheatfield Township around 1816
and was named for the great evergreen forests covering the area.
Cemeteries of Green Township:
Some Historic Towns and Boroughs of Green Township:
Census Data in Green Township (available at the Society on
microfilm)
A Brief History of Montgomery Township:
Montgomery Township was created from the division of Mahoning
Township in 1834, having been surveyed in June of that year. It was
named in honor of John Montgomery, an early settler of
Conemaugh Township and a noted Revolutionary War veteran who
owned a large tract of land in present Montgomery County.
Cemeteries of Montgomery Township:
Some Historic Towns and Boroughs of Montgomery Township:
Census Data in Montgomery Township (available at the Society on
microfilm)
A Brief History of North Mahoning Township:
North Mahoning Township was founded when the the western half
of the original Mahoning Township was divided into four parts
(North, East, South, and West) in 1846.
Cemeteries of North Mahoning Township:
Some Historic Towns and Boroughs of North Mahoning Township:
Census Data in North Mahoning Township (available at the Society
on microfilm)
A Brief History of Pine Township:
Pine Township was formed from Wheatfield Township in 1850 and
was named for the many pine forests in the area.
Cemeteries of Pine Township:
Some Historic Towns and Boroughs of Pine Township:
Census Data in Pine Township (available at the Society on
microfilm)
A Brief History of Rayne Township:
Rayne Township was created from
Washington
and
Green
Townships in 1845. It was named in honor of Robert Rayne, an early
settler on Rayne Run.
Cemeteries of Rayne Township:
Some Historic Towns and Boroughs of Rayne Township:
Census Data in Rayne Township (available at the Society on
microfilm)
A Brief History of South Mahoning Township:
South Mahoning Township was created from the western half of
the original Mahoning Township when it was divided into four parts
(East, West, North, and South) in 1846.
Cemeteries of South Mahoning Township:
Some Historic Towns and Boroughs of South Mahoning Township:
Census Data in South Mahoning Township (available at the Society
on microfilm)
A Brief History of Washington Township:
Washington Township was created from Armstrong Township in
1807, and was named after General and President George Washington
under whom many of the first pioneers in the county had served
during the Revolutionary War.
Cemeteries of Washington Township:
Some Historic Towns and Boroughs of Washington Township:
Census Data in Washington Township (available at the Society on
microfilm)
A Brief History of West Mahoning Township:
West Mahoning Township was formed when the western half of the
original Mahoning Township was divided into four parts (East, West,
North, and South), in 1846.
Cemeteries of West Mahoning Township:
Some Historic Towns and Boroughs of West Mahoning Township:
Census Data in West Mahoning Township (available at the Society
on microfilm)
A Brief History of West Wheatfield Township:
West Wheatfield Township was created when the original
Wheatfield Township (formed in 1779) was divided in 1859 into East
and West Wheatfield. It was named for the large unforested areas
naturally occurring there which were ideal for growing wheat as they
needed little clearing work.
Cemeteries of West Wheatfield Township:
Some Historic Towns and Boroughs of West Wheatfield Township:
Census Data in West Wheatfield Township (available at the
Society on microfilm)
A Brief History of White Township:
White Township was formed in 1843 and named for Judge Thomas
White. It was created from parts of
Center,
Washington,
Green, and
Armstrong
Townships.
Cemeteries of White Township:
Some Historic Towns and Boroughs of White Township:
Census Data in White Township (available at the Society on
microfilm)
A Brief History of Young Township:
Young Township was formed in 1830 from parts of
Conemaugh
and
Black Lick Townships. It was named after President Judge Young.
Cemeteries of Young Township:
Some Historic Towns and Boroughs of Young Township:
Census Data in Young Township (available at the Society on
microfilm)