When it comes to AMAZING Small Towns, SALTSBURG PA is a Hidden TREASURE
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#Saltsburg is a borough in Indiana County, #Pennsylvania, United States. Its location is in western Pennsylvania, in the southwestern corner of Indiana County near its border with Westmoreland County.
The town was based on the construction of salt wells and the canals and railroad tracks that passed through it. Its population was 780 at the 2020 census.
On June 20, 1769, William Gray conducted the first survey in the Saltsburg area. Early settlers of the wooded region were mainly Scots-Irish immigrants, migrating west between 1768 and 1795. The settlers did not colonize the area near the Kiskiminetas River until 1795 because of Native Americans defending their land.
The name 'Saltsburg' was adopted because of the salt grain that flourished in the area. Around the years 1795-1798, a Mrs. Deemer was the first settler to prove salt was present in the Conemaugh River, about one mile above Saltsburg's present site, in the town now known as Moween. Deemer produced a sample of salt by evaporating the water from the river.
In January 1817 the first sale of land was made to the Congregation of Saltsburg. In 1816-1817 Andrew Boggs purchased a large amount of land, which held the first town lots. The town was named with the common consent of the first settlers for the newly thriving salt industry. The town's religion was mainly Presbyterian, which was also the denomination of the first church built in Saltsburg. The first house was built in 1820 and now is occupied with the Presbyterian Church.
The town quickly filled with merchants in the late 1820s and became a prosperous place to reside. John Carson became the first tailor in 1827. Daniel Davis was the first blacksmith in 1828, and George Johnston was the first merchant in 1829. The population of the town continued to grow, and in 1838, the town was declared a borough. In 1840 the estimated population was 335.
The primary means of transportation in the area were on foot, carriage, train, or boat. The canal and railroad were major trade conduits for the town and the region. As the town grew it became a site for the passage of the mainline canal from Harrisburg to Pittsburgh. Coal and salt were transported along the canal and boat-building became one of the chief industries of the town. In 1835 and 1836, Robert Young, Butler Meyers, and Jacob Newhouse opened the first canal-boat construction business in the town. In 1855 the railroad bridge was built, with Major S.S. Jameson as the contractor and with the help of the principal mason John Marth. By 1864 the railroad brought an end to the canal era. The growth of the town was minimal until coalmines became prevalent in the 1870s.
Dr. John McFarland, a graduate of Jefferson Medical College, was the town's first physician; he came to Saltsburg in 1836. McFarland was also the director of the Indiana County Medical Society and an instructor at the Saltsburg Academy. He served in the state House of Representatives from 1845 to 1846 and became one of the first directors of the Northern Pennsylvania Railroad. The first school was a log house located closer to the trestlework or railroad bridge. John Whittlesey was the first teacher, and John Bucklin was the second. The Saltsburg Academy was established in 1852.
Saltsburg is located in the southwestern corner of Indiana County, Pennsylvania. It currently has an estimated population of 923. The borough maintains a police department with one police officer. Supplemental police protection is provided by the Pennsylvania State Police. Saltsburg also has a volunteer fire department (Station 131). There is an elementary school as well as a high school, located next to the Kiskiminetas River. The economy of Saltsburg is based on small restaurants, a few salons, a gas station, and a grocery store. The Rebecca B. Hadden Stone House Museum is located at 105 Point Street and has been standing since the days of the canal. The Saltsburg Area Historical Society retains information from the past of the town and the people and their ancestors of the area.
The Saltsburg Historic District was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1992.
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Great video we love small towns and talking to the locals. These towns are usually very friendly and peaceful. It is a great way to give back to a small community. Our current t video has a town of only 44 people but has amazing roadside attractions truly amazing! Love your channel new subscribers for sure. I have a sister in Pennsylvania and I lived in Phoenix for 5 years and have been wanting to get back to Arizona so watching your channel will give us great ideas and places we must see. Happy New Year's best wishes for more adventures and a growing channel! Loved your personal talk with Barry and your other visit were great!
@smalltowntourist
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Thank you for the amazing comments! And thank you for subscribing ☀️🌵
My family lived in the house you toured up until my mother passed. I was there until I went to college at Penn State. We walked to school and walked home for lunch.
@smalltowntourist
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No way! That is awesome!! I'm sure you have some great memories there. By the way, I graduated from PSU in 1993 🦁 We are!
@thisolman
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@@smalltowntourist Penn State
@thisolman
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@smalltowntourist I graduated Penn State in 75 and 86, EE and MEng. Was in the Air Force for a year in 72-73 avoiding the Vietnam draft.
@marneevanderpol2738
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Richard I remember your family , my aunt and grandmother, the mcilwains
@thisolman
Жыл бұрын
Check this picture out (if I can attach it).
I went to Kiski school in saltsburg, PA. Lots of memories there. Haha!!!
My ancestors on my father's side lived on farms outside of Saltsburgh. Sam Waddle was very involved in the development of the salt industry in the 1800's. He paid the most taxes in the county one year that was noted around the civil war time. My grandmother was a Stine and she went to that Presbyterian Church as a young adult. This town actually has a well established museum that is worth a visit if you come up on a visit. I have not lived here since 1956. But have made many trips to do ancestry research over the years. Thank you for highlighting this town.
@smalltowntourist
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Thank you for your wonderful comment! I'm a huge fan ☀️🌵
Nice 18 th and 19th century architecture. I just knew the church would be Presbyterian, ScotsIrish heritage. Really nice video and really nice looking town. I live in South Eastern, Pa, from Lancaster.
@smalltowntourist
9 күн бұрын
I love the Lancaster area as well. There's a wonderful B&B called Frog Town Acres where I spent a few nights many years ago. The covered bridges in that area are amazing as well. Thank you for the kind comment 😉☀️🌵
As life long resident, I want to thank you for representing my small town. I went to college for history and this video meant a lot to me and my love for my town’s rich history. Also, LOVE YOU MICHELLE!!! ❤ Weird thing is, I always compare Pittsburgh to Saltsburg because of the confluences of the rivers lol #SmallTownAmerica
@smalltowntourist
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Glad you enjoyed it! ☀️🌵 You have a very special small town
Thank you for representing our small town!!
@smalltowntourist
Жыл бұрын
It was a pleasure! Loved it and will definitely be back ☀️🌵
They have a really nice pool for summer exercise!
Thank you. Lived in Saltsburg 1990. Had saltsburg address 1992 to 2018. Nice job on the video. Grandpa Hill of Grandpa Hill's True Stories.
@smalltowntourist
Жыл бұрын
I loved my visit to Saltsburg! The town is so nice and the people are incredibly friendly. Thank you for the awesome comment 😉☀️🌵
What a pretty place to live.
@smalltowntourist
6 ай бұрын
Saltsburg is an awesome small town. I didn't know what to expect when I got there. The people are amazing and the town is loaded with history. I hope to make it back during the summer sometime in the future. ☀️🌵
Greetings from Jakarta, Indonesia. Like your videos!
@smalltowntourist
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Greetings! Thank you for your kind comment ☀️🌵
Enjoyed your video, Thank You!
@smalltowntourist
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Glad you enjoyed it!
Great video. I live in Pittsburgh. I am going to take a drive out there in couple of weeks.
@smalltowntourist
8 ай бұрын
Be sure to visit the bakery 😎☀️🌵
I drove through Saltsburg quite a bit when I was in graduate school. You should explore Indiana, Pa if you have a chance! It is only about 30 mins from Saltsburg.
@smalltowntourist
Жыл бұрын
I visited IUP 30+ years ago. Great town! I'm sure it's changed a lot since then. 👍☀️🌵
@rktay52
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@@smalltowntourist it has certainly changed a lot!
Thank you for showing my town.
@smalltowntourist
Жыл бұрын
It was my pleasure, you have a very special small town and I really enjoyed my visit!
A city with very beautiful views.
Hello, saw you in MT Homestead and The vineyard farmhouse LIVe tonight. This was a great video on Saltsburg.
@smalltowntourist
Жыл бұрын
Thanks! Have you been there? It's a great small town.
Melissa Andy Nick Tori and Kelsey live here they actually live in Iselin pennsylvania.
I believe that living in this country I would either live in the middle of a large city such as New York City, San Diego, etc. Or you live in very small towns. Nothing in between.
@smalltowntourist
10 ай бұрын
I hope to one day retire in a small Midwestern town, the simple life. Thanks for the kind comment ☀️🌵
Ranger rob sent me. Great video, lots of info. I'm along for the ride.
@smalltowntourist
Жыл бұрын
Welcome! ☀️🌵
Video Producer: PLEASE turn down the volume of the background music! It needs to be about 20% of the volume it currently is. Otherwise, great job!
@smalltowntourist
8 ай бұрын
I'm definitely a work in progress. I appreciate the kind feedback. 😉☀️🌵
Coming from Pittsburgh and moving there in 3rd grade and ended up graduating but I can say it wasn’t a bad town it was what you made of it I liked walking around the town for the most part but I did move back to Pittsburgh. I come back around mostly cuz my parents lived out there
@smalltowntourist
Жыл бұрын
I thoroughly enjoyed Saltsburg and the locals I met while visiting their small town. I'd love to go back in the summer months someday. Thanks for your comment! And please share my channel ☀️🌵
Check out blairsville about 15-20mins away
@smalltowntourist
2 ай бұрын
I've driven through Blairsville but only via Rt. 22. If I'm back in that area, I'll definitely check it out and possibly make a video. What are the three top things I should cover? 👍☀️🌵
Solid channel
@smalltowntourist
Жыл бұрын
Thank you! ☀️ 🌵
What about medical /doctors ?
@smalltowntourist
3 ай бұрын
Thank you for your question. My videos are done through the lens of a tourist. That being so, I don't typically look into the medical options within the small towns I visit. Medical options are certainly a struggle for small towns. In some cases, local doctors run small clinics and potentially still make house calls. Sadly, it seems as though the medical field has become big business more focused on profit than patients. I happen to live in a city with 80,000 people and we're having a hard time attracting hospitals to build here because "we're too small to be profitable". If that's true for my city of 80,000 people, imagine a town with 1500 people. ☀️🌵
Good video, but the music is way too loud and distracting.
@smalltowntourist
3 ай бұрын
Rookie mistakes 😉 I'm working on improving my editing skills so my watchers and subscribers have a better experience 😉👍 Stay tuned for future videos and thank you for the feedback ☀️🌵
Grew up there it sucked lmao
@smalltowntourist
Жыл бұрын
Oh no! I found it to be such a nice small town when I visited. What did I miss?
need to tone down that background noise a touch there bud. I don't like listening to educational stuff like this with my ears blasting. I am from PA and have been to saltsburg plenty of times. It's a neat little town, certainly historical, but nothing really to write home about other than maybe going on a boating trip if that's what you like to do
@smalltowntourist
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Thanks for the comment.