Tag: history

Carlisle West Side Historical Maps 1885, 1890, 1896, 1902, 1909 and 1915

These are a series of historical Sanborn Insurance Maps of our neighborhood dating from 1885, 1890, 1896, 1902, 1909 and 1915.  It’s incredible to see how the area built up over the years and which businesses set up shop in our community. Did you learn anything about your home from these blasts from the past?… Read More Carlisle West Side Historical Maps 1885, 1890, 1896, 1902, 1909 and 1915

westsideneighborhood

Carlisle Civil War History Lesson: Memorial Park-Lincoln Cemetery: United States Colored Troops (USCT) Graveyard

Next week will be the historic 150th Anniversary for the Battle of Gettysburg and many great events are happening all around our region.  It seems appropriate that we shine a light on an important Civil War historical marker we have here in the Northwest corner of Carlisle, Lincoln Cemetery. It is located on the east… Read More Carlisle Civil War History Lesson: Memorial Park-Lincoln Cemetery: United States Colored Troops (USCT) Graveyard

westsideneighborhood