Petersburg Churches
<strong><center>Lutheran</center></strong>The first church in Petersburg was erected by the Lutherans in 1832, but was not finished until some years later, when the Reformed and Presbyterians assisted in completing it. The…
Methodist Episcopal Church – Petersburg
The Methodist Episcopal church, at Petersburg, was built in 1839, and dedicated October 25, by Rev. F.M. Miller, of the Baltimore conference, minister in charge. The first officers were as…
1805 Addison Township Taxpayers
The following were the resident taxpayers of Addison township in the year 1805. The assessor was James Campbell; Philip Smith and Thomas Spencer, assistants. Gabriel AbramsFrederick Augustine, distillerPeter Augustine, Sr.Peter…
St. John’s Reformed Church
The publishers have been unable to obtain the date of the organization of this church. The following names have been furnished as the original members:James BoydClement EngleAdam FowlerSolomon GlotfeltyHenry GorlitzPhilip…
Amish & Mennonite
<strong>AMISH</strong>This denomination has had an organization in the southern part of the county from the earliest settlement; no records have been kept. Among the old members were Daniel Hershberger, Jacob…
Evangelical Association – Salisbury
The church of the Evangelical Association, in Salisbury, was organized by Rev. Jacob Boas in 1836. The first class- leader and sabbath- school superintendent was John Smith. The pastors have…
Centre Evangelical Lutheran Church
Centre Evangelical Lutheran church, situated in Elk Lick township, was organized May 17, 1849. The first officers and original members were:Elders: Godfrey Welltrout and John BurkholderDeacons: Benjamin Bockes, Christian Christner…
Elk Lick Township
<center><strong>HISTORY OF THE TOWNSHIP</strong></center>Elk Lick was so named from the fact that within the township was a lick which the elk and deer used to frequent. The township was organized…
St. Paul’s Reformed Church – Elk Lick Township
St. Paul’s Reformed church, of Elk Lick township, was organized October 22, 1859, by Rev. A.B. Koplin. At this time David Hay and Benjamin Wilhelm were elected elders, and Reuben…
Brethren (German Baptists)
Elk Lick congregation of the Brethren or German Baptists is situated in Elk Lick and Addison townships. It was formed as a separate congregation in 1877, the original, or Elk…