The Shortest Man in Pennsylvania, from Goldsboro
Major Rhinehart was 7 inches shorter than P.T. Barnum’s General Tom Thumb, and was the shortest person from Pennsylvania.
1976: A Year of Celebration
The spirit of ’76 grabbed hold of the country. It was the bicentennial anniversary of the United States, and just like the upcoming 250th anniversary of the nation in 2026, it would be a year long celebration. Special license plates, stamps, 2 dollar bills and bicentennial quarters all made the year feel special. I wasn’t …
The Missing Harrisburg Capitol Columns and the Goldsboro Quarry
The capitol building in Harrisburg burned down in 1897, but the columns in front survived. So what happened to them?
The Great Flood of 1936
Friday the 13th, 1936 brought floods to the entire state of Pennsylvania, and then it happened again a week later – and it was even worse!
The End of the World, on Hill Island
The Millerites predicted the end of the world to happen in 1844, and a small group of them went out to see the 2nd coming on Hill Island.
Quakers, Saw Mills & The Founding Father of Goldsboro
Much of the early growth and success of Goldsboro was due to the efforts of one man and his enterprises, including his saw mill.
Soap Box Derbies
A favorite past time of boys of all ages leads to some exciting races in the streets of Goldsboro.
The First National Bank
Goldsboro used to have a lot more businesses, including a National Bank. It’s a unique building constructed out of local red sandstone.
Goldsboro: A Vacation Destination?
Why would people want to visit Goldsboro? Apparently for lots of reasons, and they all pretty much have to do with the river.
Lincoln’s Escort from Goldsboro
He served in the Civil War, and was part of the military company that escorted Lincoln’s coffin in Harrisburg.