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

  1. ^ a b c U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Chaneysville, Pennsylvania. Retrieved on 2008-04-23.
  2. ^ "Chaneysville, Bedford County. PA town history". www.pa-roots.com. Retrieved November 2, 2024.


Allikas: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chaneysville,_Pennsylvania
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