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St. Marys

St. Marys was founded in 1842 by German immigrants. Originally called Marienstadt (Mary's City) by its Bavarian Catholic founders, the town was incorporated in 1848.

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St. Marys, Pennsylvania during the Great Depression. View of town from the corner of Mill Street and South St. Marys Street.
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Albert Weis & George Smith (date unknown) driving a hearse.
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Elk County Bank and Trust Company.
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St. Marys Steam Laundry horse-driven delivery truck, about 1903. Fred J. Swanson, proprietor.
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The Elk County Historical Society is a nonprofit membership organization funded through donations and grants and governed by a 15-member Board of Directors. The Society is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. The Society is funded in part by generous grants from Elk County and the Pennsylvania Historical & Museum Commission.
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  • Home
  • Visit
    • Robinson Museum
    • Center House
    • Decker's Chapel
  • EVENTS
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    • Elk County Historical Society Annual Meeting
    • Strawberry Festival
    • Society Dinner
    • Vendor Application
  • History
    • History of Elk County
    • Photo Gallery
  • Genealogy and Research
  • Shop
  • Contact
  • About Us
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