Whitepages is the largest and most trusted online phone book and directory. Young township, in which punxsutawney is located, was organized in 1826 and was taken from perry township, which was taken from pinecreek in 1818. The history of groundhog day in punxsutawney, pennsylvania the inner circle of the groundhog club is responsible for maintaining the tradition of groundhog day. The pennsylvania center for the book punxsutawney phil. Punxsutawney phil pennsylvania center for the book penn state. Thousands of visitors come to gobblers knob on groundhog day as well as throughout the rest of the year. On february 2 each year, the borough of punxsutawney celebrates the legendary groundhog with a festive atmosphere of music and food. Gobblers knob and jefferson county history center are local landmarks, and some of the areas activities can be experienced at barclay square and evergreen valley vineyards. Browse our website to see upcoming events, childrens programs, technology sessions, upcoming book club titles, and access your online account. Without sacrificing treatment of the influential leaders who made pennsylvania history, the book focuses especially on the lives of everyday.
Find out in the punxsutawney spirit newspaper available to all in pa photos and documents. High school yearbooks many duplicates are available for purchase. He was examined in reading, writing, and arithmetic. Punxsutawney, a closeknit borough in western pennsylvania, was bustling with trade and commerce when it gained worldwide prominence as the weather capital of the world. The punxsutawney area historical society, located in punxsutawney, pa, is a local organization dedicated to studying and preserving the history of punxsutawney. Wiki zero are offering an exclusive e book which will guide you exactly how to become your own online boss and create a world of freedom. The genealogy department of the punxsutawney area historical and genealogical.
History and facts of groundhog day and punxsutawney phil. Tips for the perfect groundhog day in punxsutawney. The borough grew rapidly in the late 1800s, with the development of coal in the region. Punxsutawney history jefferson county was organized by act of assembly of march 26, 1804, taken from territory belonging to lycoming county. The first official groundhog day was celebrated on february 2, 1886, in punxsutawney, pennsylvania, with a proclamation in the punxsutawney spirit by the newspapers editor, clymer freas. Punxsutawney phil, the official weather prognosticating groundhog, has made some 115 official predictions to date, since the first official celebrations began in 1886. Why punxsutawneys groundhog is named phil mental floss. Punxsutawney s groundhog legend predates the areas first white settlers. Around punxsutawney,pennsylvania images of america by. Simons wonderfully illustrated and written book should serve as the entry into philadelphias history for a variety of audiences. According to tradition, if punxsutawney phil sees his shadow, winter will last six weeks more. Punxsutawney, pennsylvania city information, fast facts.
Punxsutawney phil is a groundhog in punxsutawney, pennsylvania. Get instant criminal history, financial history, addresses and contact info. Published by jefferson county historical and genealogical society, in cooperation with brockway historical society, punxsutawney historical and genealogical society. The catastrophic book club meets the second thursday of every month at 5 p.
You can register online or by mailing in the form via the link below. Visit punxsutawney is collaborative group in punxsutawney that represents the tourist destinations and attractions that are located in the home of the groundhog. However, formatting rules can vary widely between applications and fields of interest or study. The history of punxsutawney has been marred by several floods, the worst of which occured in 1936. Feb 01, 2019 a groundhog has been making weather predictions in punxsutawney, pennsylvania, since 1886, but weve only been calling him phil since 1961. He means pride, tradition, local history, and community.
Punkwsutenay is a borough in jefferson county, pennsylvania, united states. The historical society fosters an appreciation of the past, with an emphasis on local history. The text books used were the united states speller, the english reader and the western calculator. The celebrations center on phils february 2 prediction. Punkwsutenay is a borough in the south of jefferson county, pennsylvania, united states. Punxsutawney phil news newspapers books scholar jstor february 2018 learn how and when to remove this template message. Punxsutawney, pennsylvania simple english wikipedia, the. Katey psencik, gatehouse media thursday jan 31, 2019 at 1. The book, the first comprehensive history of pennsylvania in almost three decades, sets the pennsylvania story in the larger context of national social, cultural, economic, and political development.
It is located on the earliest known trail to the east, the shamokin path. Tips for the perfect groundhog day in punxsutawney, pennsylvania. According to the original creation story of the delaware indians, the. A short history of groundhog day smart news smithsonian. The 10 best punxsutawney hotel deals apr 2020 tripadvisor. Greater punxsutawney was incorporated in 1907 by consolidating the punxsutawney and claysville boroughs. Find out in the punxsutawney spirit newspaper available to all in pa photos. Run a reverse phone lookup on any punxsutawney, pa phone number to see what others have reported about it as well. Mengle memorial library punxsutawney spirit newspaper. Punxsutawney is known for its groundhog day celebration each february 2, during which thousands of attendees and international media outlets visit the town for an annual weather prediction by the worlds most famous groundhog, punxsutawney phil. Jan 02, 2020 the history of groundhog day in punxsutawney, pennsylvania the inner circle of the groundhog club is responsible for maintaining the tradition of groundhog day. Today is groundhog day and up to the time of going to press the beast has not seen its shadow.
Jewish families began meeting for worship services in punxsutawney as early as 1886. The 10 best punxsutawney hotel deals may 2020 tripadvisor. On february 1, selfcentered and sour tv meteorologist phil connors bill murray, news producer rita andie macdowell and cameraman larry chris elliott from fictional pittsburgh television station wpbhtv9 travel to punxsutawney, pennsylvania, to cover the annual groundhog day festivities with punxsutawney phil, the groundhog. Did you know that groundhog day as we know it in the u. Jefferson county was organized by act of assembly of march 26, 1804, taken from territory belonging to lycoming county. Check in check out view all photos 24 view from room 2 this beautiful home built at the turn of the century boasts old world charm. Anne frances pulling a compilation of captioned photos of the punxsutawney area in pennsylvania as well as a history of groundhog day. We decided that the unfortunate covid 19 situation would be the perfect time to offer this.
Punxsutawneyarea historical tornado activity is slightly below pennsylvania state average. Starting from the punxsutawney historical and genealogical society building, the wagon snakes through the town while guides discuss the areas history. Popular pennsylvania history books goodreads share book. Punxsutawney area historical society punxsutawney, pa. In the united states, groundhog day is celebrated throughout the country, with the largest celebration held in punxsutawney, pennsylvania. E very year, on the second day of february, the eyes of the nation turn to the tiny hamlet of punxsutawney, pennsylvania, and to one groundhog, on whom everyones hopes for an end to winter ride. Before that, the critter was usually just called the. Punxsutawney, pennsylvania, in jefferson county, is 64 miles ne of pittsburgh, pennsylvania. Send flowers opens send flowers url in a new window. One of the most popular landmarks in punxsutawney and in western pa is gobblers knob. With great amenities and rooms for every budget, compare and book your punxsutawney hotel today. This page primarily lists records kept at the city level. Barclay bed and breakfast is located in punxsutawney. The area was, at times, occupied by shawnee or delaware indians and, sometimes, by senecas or iroquois.
Additional records are listed on the county and state pages. During the ceremony, which begins well before the winter sunrise, phil emerges from his temporary home on gobblers knob, located in a rural area about 2 miles 3 km southeast of town. Id suggest making the trek to punxsutawney instead of reading the book. The obituary was featured in leader times on january 22, 2016. The first official groundhog day celebration took place on february 2, 1887, in punxsutawney, pennsylvania. We use cookies on this site to enhance the visitor experience. From the pennsylvania dutch country in southeastern and central. Find out about suspected punxsutawney, pa scam phone calls and other nuisance calls and texts all thanks to our active community of callersmart users. Every year on february 2, exactly halfway between the winter solstice and spring equinox, americans eagerly await the emergence of punxsutawney phil, the western pennsylvania groundhog who predicts the conclusion of winter by seeing his own shadow. Punxsutawney is a borough in the south of jefferson county, pennsylvania, united states. A groundhog has been making weather predictions in punxsutawney, pennsylvania, since 1886, but weve only been calling him phil since 1961. Our mission is to promote punxsutawney as a great destination to visit any time of the year. As punxsutawney phil emerges from his lair, a crowd of onlookers watches to see whether or not he sees his shadow. Ruth ishman passed away on march 6, 2009 in punxsutawney, pennsylvania.
Phil means a lot to many different people in punxsutawney. Klein is the author or coauthor of seven books including president james buchanan. I got interested in all the schools that had been consolidated to form the punxsutawney area school district. Whether or not you believe in the folklore, groundhog day is a cherished tradition with a long history and international renown, primarily due to. It was the brainchild of local newspaper editor clymer freas, who. Click a book cover to reserve it online, or give us a call at 814 9385020. Punxsutawney genealogy in jefferson county, pa usa 1,015,348 pennsylvania 60,654 jefferson county 397 punxsutawney 64. On groundhog day, in punxsutawney, pennsylvania, a groundhog named punxsutawney phil is brought out of hibernation to predict when the seasons will change. If he does, phil will retreat to his burrow and country is doomed to six more weeks. Discover the amazing history of you with heritagequest online.
Search our online phone book to find phone numbers, addresses, and more. Filled with groundhog day history, lore, and popular culture, it is a great pleasure to read any. A short history of groundhog day punxsutawney phil is part of a tradition with roots that extend back thousands of years. A patchwork of firsts the long road to a railroad in punxsutawney checkout punxsutawney memorial librarys digital resources. Punxsutawney white pages phone books in pennsylvania pa. We get people yearround, from all over the world, who come to see phil. A groundhogs day guide to punxsutawney, pa roadtrippers. About 6,000 people live in punxsutawney, but that number. That information helped them decide when they should plant seeds and half their hay. The town is named for the delaware indian term meaning town of the sandflies. At the end of 2019, the catastrophic book club members compiled a list of some of their favorite books read individually. Patrons can also access ebooks and digital audiobooks as well as.
It is the site of the annual groundhog day celebration and where punxsutawney phil makes his prediction every february 2nd. There was upwards of 8 feet of water in some downtown buildings which caused many thousands of dollars worth of. Phil being held by a member of the inner circle on february 2, 2018. Exactly one year later, townspeople made the first trip to gobblers knob, the hill where the famous groundhog. The volume is part of the pennsylvania history series published by the pennsylvania historical association in partnership with temple university press. Jean hill was a resident of punxsutawney, pennsylvania at the time of passing. Around punxsutawney,pennsylvania images of america by anne. A biography 1995 and pennsylvania politics, 18171832. Its time for punxsutawney phil, the weatherpredicting groundhog, to wake. Spacious guests rooms, comfortable beds, home cooked breakfast served in the beautiful and formal dining room, outdoor gazebo, wifi. Thousands of visitors come to gobblers knob on groundhog day as well as throughout the rest of. Punxsutawney genealogy in jefferson county, pa usa 1,015,348 pennsylvania 60,654 jefferson county 397 punxsutawney 64 note. Punxsutawney phil, the weather prognosticating groundhog, makes his appearance during the groundhog day celebration at gobblers knob in punxsutawney, pennsylvania.
As newspapers have become brittle over time, digitized. They do so by emphasizing the evolution of pennsylvania as a place and an idea. Spend some time exploring the areas activities, including crosscountry skiing. Jan 31, 2020 groundhog day 2005 in punxsutawney, pennsylvania. Punxsutawney was originally a campsite halfway between the allegheny and susquehanna rivers. On february 2, 1887, groundhog day, featuring a rodent meteorologist, is celebrated for the first time at gobblers knob in punxsutawney, pennsylvania. Adopting an oldworld custom brought here by german settlers, the community staged its first groundhog pageant on february 2, 1887, and in years thereafter nurtured and. The punxsutawney spirit represents a significant regional newspaper in central western pennsylvania. Exactly one year later, townspeople made the first trip to. As with most absurd events, the history of groundhog day in punxsutawney is shrouded in lore and deciphering truth from myth can be difficult. The first inhabitants of the area, the delaware indians, shared in the punxsutawney groundhog roots with their own indian version of legend and lore.
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