historic maps | Friends of Glen Providence Park

Mar 30, 2015 by Stephanie

Our first clue of a mill having been in “Scroggie Valley,” now Glen Providence Park, was in local historian Dr. Anna Broomall’s...

Dec 16, 2014 by Stephanie

For those who love history, maps, or both(!), it is interesting to track the progression of development surrounding the land that is...

Dec 3, 2012 by Stephanie

This fall, we were delighted to confirm that we found two healthy young American Chestnut trees in Glen Providence Park! At the...

Oct 31, 2011 by Stephanie

This is an actual 19th century Witch Story that takes place in and around Glen Providence Park! This story was found among the papers...

Oct 2, 2011 by Stephanie

Yes, this is an actual 18th century ghost story that takes place in Glen Providence Park! This story was found among the papers of...

Sep 17, 2011 by Stephanie

Like old maps? We sure do! Here are six maps we have found of the land that is now the park, from 1683 to 1909. ...

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