Quintessential Pennsylvania

FOREST CITY - Susquehanna County town founded in 1864.  William Pentecost, who settled the area, named the town after the surroundings of a dense forest .  The town had a peak population of just over 6,000 residents in 1920 but has declined to about 1,700 residents today. Photo taken by Doug Kerr.

ELIZABETHVILLE - Founded 1817.  Originally named "Benderstettle".  The town was renamed to Elizabethville in honor of the Bender's daughter, Elizabeth.  The Dauphin County town of over 1,500 residents prides itself on being " The Star of the Valley ." Photo taken by Doug Kerr.

DURELL - Founded 1789 . Named for Stephen Durell, a Hugenot Pioneer. Located in Bradford County. Photo taken by Doug Kerr

COLUMBUS - Founded 1800.  Like many other towns that share the name nationwide, the Warren County community of Columbus was named after Christopher Columbus. Photo taken by Doug Kerr.

BEAVER - Founded 1778.  Named after King Beaver of the Lenni-Lenape Indian tribe.  Lenni-Lenape are known to us as the Delaware Indians and "Lenni-Lenape" means "true man" or "common people". Photo taken by Doug Kerr.