Miss Jane Buchanan (1794-1888)
When Jane Buchanan died in Shippensburg in 1888, she was the last survivor of the eight children of Capt.
Big Spring Presbyterian Church
Newville
The town of Newville lodges in the northwest corner of Cumberland County.1 The first settler, Andrew Ralston, arrived in 1728.2 The town was founded by Scots-Irish when the Big Spring Presbyterian Church, which dates to 1737, sold lots from its 89 acres in 1790.
What's in a Name? Newville
Most people are unaware of the unique origin of the Borough of Newville, Cumberland County. Early towns usually grew up around springs, taverns or industries. Newville was planned by a church and laid out on church property.
Cumberland Valley Railroad Employee: Alexander Wilt
When Alexander Wilt of Newville died in 1902, he was the longest serving employee of the Cumberland Valley Railroad.