The roughly 40 miles of Pennsylvania Route 6 between Towanda and Mansfield is one of the most secluded sections of a major thoroughfare in Pennsylvania. While there are a few communities in this area, (the largest being Troy with a population of 1,300) most travelers…
This article is brought to you by the Route 6 Alliance and based on my travels of Route 6. Pennsylvania Route 6 is the longest highway segment in Pennsylvania, crossing 400 miles from the PA/New York border in the Poconos to the PA/Ohio border west…
The French involvement in the American Revolution is well-known, even by young school kids. However, the American involvement in the French Revolution and its effect on a hidden corner of Pennsylvania is little-known even in France. That is, until now. Much like the American Revolution,…
In the six counties that make up Northeastern Pennsylvania, I was surprised to learn that there are only four covered bridges. Of these, three are in Sullivan County, and one is in Bradford County. Having already visited the three covered bridges in Sullivan County, I…
Recently, I had my first chance to visit Bradford County, Pennsylvania. And, as I so often like to do when visiting a new area of the state for the first time, I sought out the local historical society to learn a bit more about the…