The principal
early settlements of Liberty township were in the vicinity of Courtney’s
Mills, on Wolf creek near the Butler county line.
William Gill, a soldier of the Revolution, came to this vicinity
about 1797. About the close of the century David
and Thomas Courtney secured the large tract of land on both sides
of Wolf creek, part of which has continued in the possession of the
heirs to the present time. A log mill for making both lumber and flour
was built by David Courtney in 1803, and
ever since Courtney’s Mills have not only furnished a name to the
community but have maintained a reputation for their products.
The Wolf Creek
branch of the Pennsylvania Railroad has in recent years given railroad
transportation to Liberty township. The stations of Carmona,
Courtney’s Mills and Heath are shipping points for this township.
Twentieth
Century History of Mercer County,
1909, page 161
David
and Thomas Courtney came [to Liberty Township] in 1802, and bought
500 or 600 acres of land between them, at the site of the present Courtney
Mill. Their heirs still occupy the old homestead. It is
located on both banks of Wolf Creek, and is one of the most picturesque
spots in the entire township.
David
Courtney built a grist-mill and a saw-mill, in 1803, the year after
his arrival. He had been a miller in Franklin county before he came
to this township, and the fine mill-site on the creek was what induced him
to settle where he did. His was the
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and near
Courtney's Mills, according to the 1873
Combined Atlas for Mercer County: W. Dale, W.
Courtney, L. Dale, D. F. Courtney, D. Brinneman, the Estate
of W. Courtney, School House No.
5, grist mill, coal bank, and blacksmith shop.
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