This drive through Washingtonville, Turbotville and Milton will take you past where the hidden log cabin was found in Washingtonville, the Fort used in the Revolutionary War in Turbotville, two covered bridges, an octagon one room school house, a traditional one room school house, and you will even see Elk on a nearby farm. There's a map, and a list of addresses, at the bottom of this post.
As automobiles became common in many households through the 1920's and 1930's, Sunday afternoons were often a time when families drove around the country, with no particular destination in mind, just to see the area. These drives were popular still with most of our grandparents, and they sometimes packed a picnic and found a place to stop while out.
These days we rarely drive without an exact destination in mind. This route will give you the general feel of the traditional Sunday Drive, but with several specific sights to see along the way. It's a loop, and should take approximately an hour to complete if you follow all of the stops.
The Sodom One Room School House
In use from 1836-1915. Read more about it here:
The Rishel Covered Bridge
Long thought to be our nations oldest covered bridge, it was discovered in the 80's that this is not the original bridge that was built here, and therefor is not the oldest. It is however, in a beautiful spot along the chilesquaque creek
The Mooresburg One Room School
In the summer, this school is open as a museum, and there is a typewriter museum here too.
Christopher Latham Sholes is credited with the invention of the typewriter, and the keyboard layout we still use today. He was born and raised in this area. Read more here:
The Log Cabin Hiding In Plain Sight In Washingtonville
Earlier this year [2020], as an old hotel was being torn down, a revolutionary war aged log cabin was found inside. It's being torn down and moved to the fairgrounds, but you can see the progress on that if you drive through town. Read more about the cabin discovery here:
UPDATE - The cabin has now been completely torn down. Plans are for it to be rebuilt at the Montour County Fairgrounds.
After Fort Freeland was burned to the ground, the area needed a new fort for protection. Fort Rice was built in Turbotville - and still stands today. Read more here:
There's a farm in Milton that raises Elk - and they can be frequently be seen from your car window.
Located not far from the elk farm, this beautiful covered bridge is in an area often visited by a pair of Eagles. Watch for them as you drive through the area. Read more about the bridge here:
A Milton Area Sunday Drive
This map shows the locations, but not an exact route - as it will depend on where you are starting from, which exact route works best.
3875 PA-45, Milton, PA 17847
Rishel Covered Bridge
1515 Housels Run Rd, Milton, PA 17847
Mooresburg One Room School
684-690 Liberty Valley Rd, Danville, PA 17821
The Hidden Log Cabin In Washingtonville
254 in Washingtonville
It's right on the corner on the main street - you can't miss it
Fort Rice
This fort was built for the revolutionary war, and still stands today
Fort Rice Road, Turbotville Pa
Elk
7525 Muddy Run Rd, Milton Pa
The Sam Wagner Covered Bridge
(watch the fields, there are frequently Eagles in this area)
189-179 Bridge Rd, Danville, PA 17821
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An Index Of Covered Bridges in Our Area
Nice job, Heather! Keep these a -comin'
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