William Cunningham, Burnside Cemetery, Burnside The first time I traveled Route 219 between Dubois and Ebensburg, I discovered a road rich with history that many are unaware about. That journey included a visit to a Medal of Honor recipient, a local folk figure and the only covered bridge remaining in Clearfield County. Note: More about … Continue reading In the Line of Duty: William Cunningham
Category: Indiana County
The Legend of “Cherry Tree Joe” McCreery
The Grave of Joseph "Cherry Tree Joe" McCreery I left the Cherry Tree Monument and headed toward the town cemetery for the second stop I wanted to make before I left the small community. I turned around where I had parked and headed back to the intersection of Front with Cherry and Clarion Streets. Clarion … Continue reading The Legend of “Cherry Tree Joe” McCreery
The Cherry Tree Monument
The Cherry Tree Monument Ever have one of those moments when you realize you’re really not impressed with something you have wanted to visit for a long time? That was my feeling as the Cherry Tree Monument came into view. Ever since I read about it in the late 1980s, it had been on my … Continue reading The Cherry Tree Monument
Harmon’s and Trusal Covered Bridges
Two of Indiana County’s covered bridges are located along Five Points Road within a half mile of each other, just east of the small community of Willet. Although the closest community is Willet, the address for them shows up as Creekside, a town to the southwest of the two bridges. I had left the Kintersburg … Continue reading Harmon’s and Trusal Covered Bridges
Kintersburg Covered Bridge
As I crested a hill on Tamona Road I could see the bridge on the right side of the road, where the fields met the forest. I turned onto Musser Road and in seconds was parked on the grassy area in front of the bridge. The bridge is located east of the community of Home … Continue reading Kintersburg Covered Bridge