Chaneysville, Pennsylvania

Chaneysville, Pennsylvania
Unincorporated community
Houses at the community's central intersection
Houses at the community's central intersection
Chaneysville is located in Pennsylvania
Chaneysville
Chaneysville
Location in Pennsylvania
Chaneysville is located in the United States
Chaneysville
Chaneysville
Chaneysville (the United States)
Coordinates: 39°49′25″N 78°29′21″W / 39.82361°N 78.48917°W / 39.82361; -78.48917
CountryUnited States
StatePennsylvania
CountyBedford
TownshipSouthampton
Elevation
[1]
1,037 ft (316 m)
Time zoneUTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-4 (EDT)
Area code814
GNIS feature ID1171560[1]
Other namesCheneysville[1]

Chaneysville is an unincorporated community in Southampton Township, southern Bedford County, Pennsylvania, United States. It is named after Thomas Chaney Jr., who established the area's first home in the 1830s.[2]

History

Chaneysville was a self-sufficient village with local businesses, such as blacksmiths, a tannery, and grist mills. The village was also notable for its role as a stop on the Underground Railroad, assisting runaway enslaved people on their journey north. The village maintains a legacy of community spirit, reflected in its active churches and a volunteer fire company.

References

  1. ^ a b c U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Chaneysville, Pennsylvania. Retrieved on 2008-04-23.
  2. ^ "Chaneysville, Bedford County. PA town history". www.pa-roots.com. Retrieved November 2, 2024.


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