Chaneysville, Pennsylvania
Chaneysville, Pennsylvania | |
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Houses at the community's central intersection | |
Chaneysville Location in Pennsylvania Chaneysville Chaneysville (the United States) | |
| Coordinates: 39°49′25″N 78°29′21″W / 39.82361°N 78.48917°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Bedford |
| Township | Southampton |
| Elevation | 1,037 ft (316 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| Area code | 814 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1171560[1] |
| Other names | Cheneysville[1] |
Chaneysville is an unincorporated community in Southampton Township, southern Bedford County, Pennsylvania, United States. It is named after Thomas Chaney Jr., who established the area's first home in the 1830s.[2]
History
Chaneysville was a self-sufficient village with local businesses, such as blacksmiths, a tannery, and grist mills. The village was also notable for its role as a stop on the Underground Railroad, assisting runaway enslaved people on their journey north. The village maintains a legacy of community spirit, reflected in its active churches and a volunteer fire company.
References
- ^ a b c U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Chaneysville, Pennsylvania. Retrieved on 2008-04-23.
- ^ "Chaneysville, Bedford County. PA town history". www.pa-roots.com. Retrieved November 2, 2024.
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