Mount Holly Springs

Richard J. Jordon

According to his obituary, Richard Jordan was born a slave near Macon, Georgia around 1838.[1] Later Census records would also indicate birth years of 1840 and 1841. His whereabouts are unknown until the Civil War, but it is assumed he remained enslaved in Georgia during that time.

Arlene M. Koser

Image of Arlene Koser during Interview

Interview of Arlene M. Koser by Pamela Still on August 5, 2015. The interview focuses on Koser's early life growing up in Mount Holly Springs, Pennsylvania including stories of Halloween pranks, working in the local pharmacy, and how her class stays in touch.

Archibald Loudon (1754-1840)

Oil on canvas of Archibald Loudon, painted in 1807 by Cezeron.

Printer, publisher, postmaster, bookseller, paper manufacturer and author, Archibald Loudon was “the most interesting of the early printers and publishers of Carlisle.” Archibald, son of James and Christiana Loudon, was reportedly born at sea on August 24, 1754 during his parent’s emigration from Scotland.

Seth Lynch

Interview of Seth Lynch by Blair Williams for the Elizabeth V. and George F. Gardner Digital Library in conjunction with the Greater Carlisle Heart and Soul Project. Lynch discusses his love of weather and storm chasing in Cumberland County.

Mt. Holly Springs

Mt Holly Springs,  Elevated Photo circa 1950

Mt. Holly Springs is situated at the northern entrance of a gap in South Mountain in Cumberland County, Pennsylvania. Mountain Creek flows through this gap and into the borough. This area was once called Holly Gap because of a large holly tree that grew there.

Robert Murray

Image of Robert Murray during Interview

Interview of Bob Murray by Pamela Still on July 30, 2015. The interview focuses on Murray's interest in the history of Mount Holly Springs including his collection of photographs documenting the history of the borough.

Donald E. Owens Sr.

Donald E. Owens Sr.

This transcript includes portions of the tape that relate to the migration of African-American families to Cumberland County or the Underground Railroad. Donald Owens stated that he heard many of these stories from his grandmother, who raised him. Other portions of the tape contain his memories of events in the 1930s, visits to his uncle’s farm where he helped with butchering, going to school, and jobs that he had. 

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