Landmark Information

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Historical Timeline

1769
First European Settlement

Ludwig Derr established a trading post near the West Branch Susquehanna River

historic
1813
Packwood House Museum

Federal-style home built for Daniel Smith, later became the Packwood House Museum

historic
1840
Sodom Schoolhouse

One of the earliest schoolhouses in Union County

education
1846
Bucknell University

Originally founded as the University at Lewisburg

education
1850
Dale/Kimble House

Important stop on the Underground Railroad

historic
1852
Christ's Lutheran Church

Historic Lutheran church with significant community influence

religious
1853
First Baptist Church

Greek Revival style church established in the community

religious
1855
Union County Courthouse

Greek Revival courthouse serving as the center of county government

civic
1856
St. Paul's United Methodist Church

Gothic Revival church with notable stained glass windows

religious
1858
Cronrath-Grenoble Funeral Home

Historic Greek Revival building originally built as a private residence

historic
1861
Slifer House

Elegant Italianate mansion built for Eli Slifer, Pennsylvania's Secretary of the Commonwealth during the Civil War. The house features distinctive architectural elements and played a role in the Underground Railroad.

historic
1864
St. Catherine of Siena Church

Gothic Revival Catholic church serving the Lewisburg community

religious
1870
Union National Bank Building

Italianate style commercial building representing Lewisburg's banking heritage

historic
1874
William Cameron Engine Company

One of the first volunteer fire companies in the region

civic
1883
Lewisburg Railroad Bridge

Historic iron truss bridge connecting to Pennsylvania Railroad

infrastructure
1904
Carnegie Library Building

Historic library funded by Andrew Carnegie

cultural
1919
Soldiers' Memorial Park

Memorial park dedicated to Union County veterans of World War I

memorial
1928
Lewisburg High School

Historic high school building representing public education development

education
1932
Old Post Office

Art Deco federal building that served as Lewisburg's main post office

civic